I have a PowerBook G3 from 2000 or so and would like to put Mac OS 9 on it for nostalgia reasons. To install Linux on a Mac, you’ll need a formatted USB drive with storage up to 8GB. Yes, there is an option to run Linux temporarily on a Mac through the virtual box but if you’re looking for a permanent solution, you might want to completely replace the present operating system with a Linux distro. The ones I am most familiar with are Debian and Yellow Dog. I know there are several versions of Linux compatible with macs/mac os x.
#BUGDOM ISO FOR MAC MAC OS X#
I am currently running Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 on one partition. I have a iMac G3 500MHz (specs listed below). What LINUX system is the easiest to install on an old imac G3? I would like to install one that runs ok and is easy to get up and running. so I believe the chip is a powerpc.I tried to install Ubuntu (not the alternate disk) on it but the imac completely ignored it. Do not have a secondary monitor or even a plug in the secondary video port. NOTE: Before starting the install I have found an issue with Deepin, which is not an issue with iMac. The USB Stick should then be ready to boot on any system you wish to install Deepin Linux.
Once you have the ISO downloaded you can use Etcher to extract the image to a USB Stick. On my iMac I can install a 64-bit version of Deepin. Installing Yellow Dog Linux on a 1999 iMac G3 Read this wiki for more help on installing. You will need a Mac OS 9 install CD to correctly set up Ubuntu on an OldWorld Mac.
The specs on the iMac are as follows: The highest MacOS it can support is 10.6 or Snow Leopard.Īll iMac G3 models are capable of booting MacOS 9 and running MacOS 9 applications either natively or within the "Classic Environment" provided by compatible versions of MacOS X (MacOS X "Panther" 10.3.9 and lower on models with a 350 MHz or slower processor and MacOS X "Tiger" 10.4.11 on models with 400 MHz or faster processors).ĭo you need a CD to install Ubuntu on an iMac?Īll Macs prior to the original iMac are known as OldWorld Macs. For this article I used an iMac 6.1 from late 2006. There are many types of Apple Mac systems available. Is it possible to install Linux on an iMac?įor this reason someone may want to install Linux on a Mac. Subsequent versions of YellowDog Linux are not supported on the iMac G3. Version v.5.x required a bootable DVD drive for native support - which "non DV" iMac G3 models lacked by default - but this version could be installed "unofficially" via multiple CD images. YellowDog Linux v.4.x was supported natively on the iMac G3. Can you install Yellowdog Linux on an iMac G3?
#BUGDOM ISO FOR MAC HOW TO#
I have no idea what linux it can run or how to go about installing it, any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks (P.S. I was think linux would be a good what to go as it is free. Anyway, I put the image on a CD and popped it in the drive.Īnyway, I recently picked up a old g3 imac from my college, it doesnt boot up so i am guessing there is no OS on it. I am trying to install Linux on my iMac G3 (400 mhz, slot load DVD, 512 mb ram, 10 gb HD, OS 9.2) I need to do this to be able to use it on our school network, the tech guys say that the old OS won't be recognized.
0 kommentar(er)
