On 2002-12-10 21:10, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Leigh Honeywell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> I'll be posting soon with the results of the Linux experiment - the 170 >> isn't on the list of supported systems, but it's worth a try... > > It's on NetBSD's list, if you're not too attached to Linux. Yup. Partially supported as of version 1.4 (NetBSD is currently at v1.6). And NetBSD is a MUCH nicer OS than Linux, I might add. > It looks as though they even got the X-Window system to work! Have done so for ages. Alas, not on the PB170. According to the Machine-status document, <http://www.macbsd.com/macbsd/macbsd-docs/machine-status/>, the on-board video of the PB170 is not supported, so serial-console operation only. :-( The only fully supported PowerBook is the 550C. (Swapping the 68LC040 for a full 68040 results in a fully supported 520, 520C, 540 or 540C. I have done this on a 540C and it works like a charm.) ,xtG .tsooJ -- Joost van de Griek http://www.jvdg.net/ -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
