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Linux for the Mac

Dave Michelson
Thu, 15 Oct 1998 15:31:09 -0700 (PDT)

Edmund Gin wrote:
>
> This isn't related to the meeting at all, but I was just wondering: is
> there such a thing as Linux for the Mac/PowerMac? I know A/UX used to be
> around, but (a) that was quite expensive, and (b) I remember hearing
> somewhere that it was no longer being developed by Apple.

Edmund,

Several people have asked about Linux for the Mac. If there's
sufficient interest, the VanLUG would be pleased to sponsor a MacLinux
SIG and/or a presentation/demonstration of MkLinux or Linux/m68k at a
VanLUG monthly meeting.

The definitive source for information concerning Linux for the Power
Mac (MkLinux) is
http://www.mklinux.apple.com/

The MkLinux project began in 1995 when Apple Computer, Inc. decided to
work with The Open Group Research Institute to port Linux to a variety
of Power Macintosh platforms. MkLinux operates on The Open Group Mach
(PMK1.1) microkernel, running natively on the PowerPC microprocessor.

MkLinux is available both on CD-ROM and by FTP. Apple's MkLinux FTP
site (ftp.mklinux.apple.com) offers the complete current release and
updates, as well as the latest works-in-progress. Prime Time Freeware
(PTF) working with Apple, has produced the reference release
("MkLinux: Microkernel Linux for the Power Macintosh") and assisted
with the production and distribution of other CD-ROM releases of
MkLinux.

MkLinux Developer Release 3 was announced in July 1998. The DR3
installation procedure is based on Red Hat Linux 5.x.

The definitive source for information concerning Linux for 68000-based
Macs (Linux/m68k) is
http://maclinux.wwaves.com/

(The developers do not currently recommend Linux/m68k as a platform
for production machines, but welcome those willing to assist in the
development effort.)

-- 
Dave Michelson                 AT&T Wireless Services




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