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Subject: Re: Goodbye Power Macs! Or: Linux on Power Macs
Date:    Montag 12 Juli 2010N
From:    Eric Volker <[email protected]>
To:      [email protected]

> I know you've stated that G4s are the best bet for LinuxPPC, but I only
> have a dual G5 and an Intel iMac at my disposal. Which version of Linux
> best supports the G5 and the Radeon 9700/Nvidia 5200 I have at my
> disposal? Fedora was a waste of time - graphics glitches with both cards.

Sorry, but you should find out quickly when you try the various Live CDs/DVDs. 
I'm not sure about the Radeon 9700 – if it is as well supported as the Radeon 
9000 Pro.

I'm almost 100% certain that the nVidia 5200 will only work unaccellerated – 
and you won't like that.

I generally prefer openSuSE Linux, and it has an official PowerPC edition.


If you test a Linux and find one working well for your G5, please post a note. 
It could be interesting also for others. I know I'm interested.


Cheers,
Andreas  aka  Mac User #330250

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