> > Can I build a non-Wintel clone (that runs MacOS, > > Linux, Unix, whatever) out of Wintel bits and peices? > > I have a really cool book from 1991 called "Build Your Own Macintosh and > Save a Bundle" (by Bob Brant). It talks about building a "Cat Mac" (catalog > Macintosh, as he calls it) from generic parts... with the exception being > the logic board. So it's not really the same thing as what you're positing, > but your post reminded me of the book. A very interesting read, if you can > find a copy! :) > > FWIW, your aspirations are along the same lines of the CHRP (Common Hardware > Reference Platform) which would have been a great thing, but unfortunately, > it was killed (but a lot of its ideas have been implemented in recent Macs). > <http://www.convergence.org/platforms/chrp/main.html>
Well, CHRP was killed, but its successor, PPC(O)P (PowerPC Open Platform) is still in existance. Believe it or not, they actually sell non-Apple PPCOP motherboards. Read about it on Applefritter. Erik -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Replacement Apple CDROMs from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 PPC 5400/200Mhz 16/1.6GB/CD/ENET/L2 $119, 5+ for $99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
