[Bglug] Apple computer

[Andrew Howlett]

You need to use a PowerPC distro like Yellow Dog linux on the Apple G3s.

Probably not worth it though: insufficient RAM to run desktop apps and these old Macs don't make good servers/firewalls.

later,
andrew

On 17 May 2010, at 10:53 AM, Chris wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I dropped off another Apple computer this one is a tower, G3 I think.
> I don't know if the OS can be saved.
> I tried to load ubuntu onto it but was not able to get it to boot from CD.
> Should I stay away from Apple?
> 
> Chris.
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