[CPLUG] Debian install on PowerMac G4

[Nat Welch]

I know someone on here has done this. I've definitely seen a few
powerpc's at FYM.

I personally haven't done it, but here is some advice from the ubuntu
community on getting the install to at least happen.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PowerPCFAQ#Yaboot%20Configuration

/Nat

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Matthew Tytel <mtytel at calpoly.edu> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> This is my first encounter with CPLUG :)
>
> I have a PowerMac G4 that I'm trying to install Debian on.  I have a
> net install disc but from what I've gathered from research, the
> default boot loader does not recognize Bootable Linux discs.  I've
> heard that there is a boot loader called "Yaboot" that you can install
> on PowerPC computers so you can boot Linux discs.
>
> Does anyone have any experience installing Linux on a
> PowerPC(specifically a PowerMac G4), either using Yaboot or some other
> magic?
>
> Any help would be appreciated,
> Matthew
>
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