On Jun 22, 2015, at 7:15 AM, Jonni O'Gorman <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi, > > I installed base system with System Utilities on mac G5 then followed this > tutorial to get a simple gui setup > > http://ppcluddite.blogspot.ie/2012/03/installing-debian-linux-on-ppc-part-iii.html > > I also ran the command > systemctl set-default multi-user:target > > to force login to command line > and then typed startx but only get a black screen with mouse pointer > > any ideas? > > uninstalling all then software now any trying MATE instead... Did mate work for you? I have the same problem (black screen with a white mouse cursor after running startx) on a MacPro "(PowerMac G5 Dual Core)” — It’s the one with the big aluminum case as described at everymac.com on this web page http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g5/specs/powermac_g5_dual_2.0.html What model is yours? Can you find it at everymac.com? I’ve tried booting with kernel command line argument “nomodeset”. That gives me something recognizable as a desktop, but the colors are all screwed-up. I have successfully installed jessie with the same configuration on a G4 (32-bit) PowerPC Mac. The video works fine on it. Differences between the G4 and the G5 that seem relevant: G4: 32-bit, single CPU VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] RV200 [Radeon 7500/7500 LE] radeon video driver software G5: 64-bit, dual CPU VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA Corporation NV43 [GeForce 6600 LE] (rev a2) nouveau video driver software Anybody have any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Rick -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: https://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
