On Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 02:16:54PM -0400, Frank Rubinsky wrote: > Hi All > > I have an old PowerPC 8500/132 (actually, I think it was upgraded - > 150 maybe??). I'd like to install Debian on it (my first experience > with Linux). > > The HCL at http://kmuto.jp/debian/hcl/Apple doesn't list the 8500 - > the oldest machines on it seem to be G3s. > > So what's the best version of Debian to install?
Sarge. Unfortunately, kernels more recent than 2.6.8 won't boot on my 8500. You can upgrade the userland to etch, as long as you don't change the kernel. When you hit lenny, udev will complain about the kernel being too old; and when you try to go beyond lenny, libc will cause you problems. -- The biometric identification system at the gates of the CIA headquarters works because there's a guard with a large gun making sure no one is trying to fool the system. http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2009/01/biometrics.html -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected]
