On Sat, 16 Mar 2002, Joseph Vidal-Rosset wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I would be pleased to install Linux on my old Mac Performa 5400/180. 
> Could the 8.2 run on this computer? I have noticed that the CD cannot boot on 
> it.
> I need help to such an installation. 
> 
> 

The CD does not boot on OldWorld machines.  You need to use the BootX
package provided.   looked at making it OldWorld bootable like LinuxPPC
2000, but I found some issues:

1) The technique used conflicts with newer machines that need ofboot.b
(slot-loading iMacs and above).
2) There could be legal issues with shipping a MacOS Sustem Folder and
Finder.

So methinks BootX it will be for now.

Stew Benedict

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