So you want to run Linux? Well, where do I start? Are you familiar with linux? Pay the extra ducats for the G4, get the maximum amount of ram, and the best video card you can afford, that is compatible with Linux <---very important make sure you check hardware compatibility. PPC Linux distribubtions are hardware hogs Download Yellow Dog Linux, join the lists over at http://lists.terrasoftsolutions.com or Mandrake, join over at http://www.mandrakeusers.org. Cross your fingers and hope you can have a trouble free install :)
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