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    1. 01-14-2010 05:12 AM #1
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      Tell me about installing Linux

      On and old iBook G4, 768 MB RAM, 1.33 GHz processor.
      Probably going to go with Ubuntu, but that's not the problem.
      How can I run it side by side mac OS x?
      Should I go with Ubuntu?
      How do I install it without a disc?
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    2. 01-14-2010 06:03 AM #2
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      PowerPC port of Ubuntu is here

      Direct link to CD image
      http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/rele...op-powerpc.iso

      Burn ISO image to a blank CD

      I note you've asked about installing without a CD
      It's easiest by far if you can just install from the CD
      (just borrow someone's USB cd drive if you have to)

      However,
      info on installation without using a CD
      https://help.ubuntu.com/community/In...thout%20a%20CD
      (I've never actually installed a linux distro without using a burnt CD, so I don't think I'll be a lot of help)
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    3. 01-14-2010 06:23 AM #3
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      Would you happen to know of a virtual machine that runs on PowerPC?
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    4. 01-14-2010 06:47 AM #4
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      using a virtual machine on that laptop is probably not an ideal solution (too underpowered)

      I'd really recommend a native install
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    5. 01-14-2010 02:23 PM #5
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      Especially the G4, it's not much of a powerhouse. It was fast for it's time, but it's 5 years old.
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    6. 01-14-2010 02:34 PM #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by Ynot View Post
      info on installation without using a CD
      https://help.ubuntu.com/community/In...thout%20a%20CD
      (I've never actually installed a linux distro without using a burnt CD, so I don't think I'll be a lot of help)
      I've followed one of those guides to install ubuntu with a memory stick, it's pretty straight forward.
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      Quote Originally Posted by khh View Post
      I've followed one of those guides to install ubuntu with a memory stick, it's pretty straight forward.
      There you go
      the man to ask

      It's funny really, I've never used a usb stick to install a distro
      should try it
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      Oh.
      I guess I'll wait until next year. I'm going to get a macbook pro with the college discount, because currently, I'm spending all my money on my phone bill and I dont want anything less then the 15'' macbook pro.
      I'll either run it with a virtual machine on the new macbook, or I'll use the macbook for mac and this iBook for linux.
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    9. 01-15-2010 01:18 AM #9
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      Bootcamp them instead, VMs aren't all that great.
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