Vic Mabus writes, <Yes, I'm sure it can be done, but will require tinkering. I once installed Yellow Dog on a 100 mHz Performa (it was kinda slow and choppy). Ubuntu was designed for New World (iMac or later) ROM machines. You will need bootX instead of Yaboot, a RAM disk with the kernel, a RAM disk with the installer, and OS 8 or 9 for booting. I've not tried this with Ubuntu, but check the forums <http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=95> I'll bet someone has already done it, and would be willing to help. You'll love it when it works!>
Thanks. Yeah, I already read about needing bootX and the OS 9 requirement, which is not a problem, since OS 9.2.2 is what I run on my Beige anyway. I'm saving your email with the comments for when the Ubuntu stuff gets here for reference, especially to look up that URL for the forums in case I need help with it. Anyway, originally my research indicated that YDL (even though that, too, was going to require the bootX and OS 9) was supposedly the "right" Linux to try with my Old World Mac. It was coming to this list to confirm that, plus a combination of hearing a few cries of "I love Ubuntu and so will you!" with my inability to find, much less d/l a free ISO for YDL, which made me investigate Ubuntu and ultimately request the CDs. Well, thank you again, and once I get the CDs and do the "experiments," I'll post with an update. ~Yersinia. ________ "Who were the beta-testers for Preparations A through G?" -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
