Hi Edward:YDL is a linux variant designed to run exclusively on computers within the PowerPC architecture family. In the current market, this means old Apple (PowerPC) computers, the current and very hot 9 core Cell, which is in the PS3, and other computers which use the PowerPC/ Cell family of CPUs.
Given the current computer marketplace, it can be a challenge for anyone to research why a person should choose one computer architecture over another; the key is to learn and comprehend their differences in design, efficiency in processing and usage. The advantage of Linux, of course, is that unlike commercial systems is that you have full access to all the facilities of that CPU allowing you to utilize that CPU (as well as program it) either as a server or client.
The Macbook Pro is an Intel only system. You could of course wipe OS X off it and install Fedora, SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian or even Slackware. All are decent variants of Linux which run nicely on Intel CPUs; if I was going that route I'd choose Debian simply for the amount of tools they have besides Ubuntu is a variant of Debian anyway.
I could have given a simple, "No we don't do Intel here", but I believed hinting at least a brief overview of why we're different (without exploring the details) would be more helpful. Besides if your interest is to go beyond what is common with Linux, and you have the drive to explore the various intricacies of more advanced fields of mathematics, programming and other sciences -- the Cell has a great deal of Power (it won't choke) which Intel won't approach or market for long while. You can wait, or you can have it now in a computer for under $600.
Linux can be a wonderful tool to learn with and develop professionally with. Linux on the Cell though can be a better investment in one's personal training. The choice as usual is about one's interests; anyone can become decent doing something nearly everyone does on computers everyone has. The opportunity here is how far an individual can apply and demonstrate evolving skills with outstanding superior technology -- if you think about it most persons don't approach that level of challenge until they are in graduate school pursuing a masters or terminal degree. What if that level of challenge is possible earlier as a result of one's interests and one does it because it is truly interesting and fun; more importantly one can demonstrate their skill via the code they produced on an advanced computer architecture, which the Cell is.
Interestingly, your choice of Linux states a lot about your interests. You just maybe could discover the Cell design and strengths compelling enough to consider as your CPU of choice; now in that context Yellow Dog Linux makes perfect sense and comes pre- installed on the PS3. Here's that link:
http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/store/index.php? submit=hardware&submitimg[hardware][sony]=1
There are lot's of articles regarding the Cell throughout the web. You may care to explore some of the information here:
http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/showcase/cellebration/ Whatever your choice, all the best.As for myself, I'm a longtime YDL and PowerPC user who is also looking forward to moving on to the Cell. Hopefully, I've expressed my opinions within a useful context.
All the best... On Jan 30, 2008, at 8:07 AM, Edward Montfoort wrote:
Hello. I sort of new at linux and I would like to know if it would be possible to run YDL on a macbook pro and also if it would be possible to run it as the only OS.And what kind of problems would I find and how would I solve them. Hope you can help. Thanks. _______________________________________________ yellowdog-newbie mailing list [email protected] http://lists.terrasoftsolutions.com/mailman/listinfo/yellowdog-newbie
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