On Mon, 14 Feb 2000, you wrote:
> On Mon, 14 Feb 2000 17:47:56 +0000, Peter Reid wrote:
> >I already have MachTen installed and running which is why I asked the
> >question. However, taking your advice, what's the best source of
> >Linux PPC and do I need a dedicated machine for it or can I run it
> >from a bootable Jaz cartridge or a special partition of an existing
> >disk for example?
> >
> >Cheers
> >Peter
>
> You might also be interested in Virtual PC 3.0 with Linux. The
> installation is sort of already done apparently; and I think the
> partioning of the drive is not necessary because of the way Virtual
> PC just takes over its whack of Hard Drive space with a sort of
> virtual partition effect that's much less hassle. On top of that, you
> can switch back and forth between your running MacOS and the Linux,
> managed on the fly by Virtual PC. All the other installations are at
> best dual boot.
>
> I don't have it yet, but am planning to do so in a month or two. Hey,
> maybe you could tell me how it works! ;-)
>
> Thanks in advance, Peter!
>
> David
If you really want to do things the hard way you can install LinuxPPC and
run MacOS emulated(sort of) with mol (mac-on-linux) and switch between the 2 on
the fly. Much better performance then with VirtualPC for sure.
andu
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