I am running into problems using iperf to generate udp. The first generation titanium powerbook g4 tibook was the first powerbook that could use a standard notebook optical drive. Well, i dont know anything about unix, linux, ubuntu, etc. Revive a powerpc mac running linux the mac observer. If you want to see firsthand the powerbook g4 running linux and youre attending macstock july 15 and 16, find me. Leopard can be installed on g4 titaniums, but only ones that have at least 512mb of ram, and a minimum processor speed of 867mhz. Id like to give it to my son, but he likes among others to use learning gamessoftware, which are made for windows. Booting using a usb drive, using an openfirmware command. My powerbook g4 12 journal full tear down, ssd upgrade. So i have been wanting another powerpc machine to some more testing of different linux distros on. Running an old version of osx leopard in 20 just doesnt make sense. Dec 20, 2014 the powerbook g4 uses a powerpc chip, which limits your choices a lot in addition to the limited system memory. If you have questions or additional hints, feel free to contact me the page was originally written in.
Apples line of powerbook laptops was intended for the professional and power users. The process is also well documented on their website. Today im going to explain how to set up wireless networking on g4 powerbook running ubuntu. But the builtin cdrom drive is no longer functioning. Ive had it running quite well on a 12 powerbook g4 1. But what i wanted to do was install the most difficult os on my powerbook and learn it all from scratch. Id like to give it to my son, but he likes among others to use learning gamessoftware, which. Getting started with your powerbook g4 apple support. The dvdrom update places new firmware on the apple dvdrom drive installed in powerbook. I finally hooked up a firewire external cd player and got it to boot from it.
Restore stability to a troubled mac with a clean system install. Has anyone had success with running linux on g4 powerbook. Dec 05, 2018 have a powerbook g4 that came with ubuntu 12. Which linux version works perfectly with my powerbook g4. Apple powerbook g4 dvdrom for mac free software downloads. Improves classic application compatibility in mac os x and delivers updated support for macintosh systems that are based on the powerpc g3 or g4 processor. Debian in powerbook g4 ppc by stevepusser 20160305 20. The only powerpc macs that can use a 64bit operating system are g5 imacs and power macs. The latest version of os x that any powerbook g4 can run is mac os x leopard, released in 2007. Mar 29, 2006 powerbooks have used standard sodimm ram and standard 2. The problem seems to mostly affect only kernel version 2. Powerbook g4 internet problems august 2005 forums cnet. To check if a framebuffer is built in look at the config files in the boot directory.
Unable to boot to live dvd on mac powerbook g4 ask ubuntu. I dont have the hardware to test this, but the files seem to be intact. My current powerbook g4 has been my main laptop for a few months and i am pretty happy with debian on it right now. Going through setup, should i check the install 3rd party software for graphics box. If you install the old yellowdog linux on a g4 itll be as fast or faster than tiger because its time period correct, has a slimmer kernel and lacks the bloat we call systemd these days. I finally got my wireless card working in powerbook g4 aluminum 1. Jan 28, 2012 overall ubuntuxubuntu works fairly well on the powerbook and i shall keep it on there for general use, though i might see if i can coax some better graphical performance, hopefully.
Dec 18, 2015 ever considered linux as an alternative to your aging os x version. Unfortunately, it only has 512 mb of ram because i blew out one of the ram slots with diet coke a few years back. I have spent about two weeks researching which has been very educational and have tried many things non of which have worked. Firmwaredriver for broadcom wifi card, powerbook g4 running. Powerbooks have used standard sodimm ram and standard 2. The powerbook g4 titanium dvdrom update improves support for the insertion and mounting of optical media. Its also the only current model without dvi support and an official memory ceiling of 640 mb. I think the problem is something to do with display. The powerbook g4 is the last generation of the powerbook series, and was succeeded by the intelpowered macbook pro line in the first half of 2006. Ill be happy to show off my frankensteins monster of technology. It supports 10 and 100 mbps ethernet, but not gigabit ethernet. This macintosh ibook g4 came out in 2005 and has a single core. State of linux support on apple powerbook g4 laptops. As another option, im considering buying an external firewire dvddrive to boot and install linux on the powerbook.
Burn a debian ppc bootdisk and boot from cd holding c during boot. The powerpc version of mint hasnt been updated in years, but heres a link to the communitymaintained ubuntu powerpc port. Its an oddly specific post that will probably help around two people a year, but since i had to do it recently i figured i would share. In this tutorial ill show how you can put ubuntu linux on a powerbook g4 and resurrect one of these durable. Cant boot my powerbook g4 from a dvd apple community. Today well take a look at how to run windows on a powerpc based mac. How to install linux mint on a powerpc mac youtube.
I was able to revive that powerpc mac running linux. Software i decided to try a lighter desktop than gnome since the powerbook is only 1ghz with 1gb of. In this tutorial ill show how you can put ubuntu linux on a powerbook g4 and resurrect one of these durable old laptops from the dead. How to set up wireless networking with ubuntu on a g4. For reasons not worth explaining, i cannot physically plug the computer into the network. I encountered while installing linux on an apple powerbook g4 15. What is the best operating system for a powerbook g4 and. Powerbook g4 internet problems by netsten aug 17, 2005 12.
It doesnt matter if its an ancient powerbook g4 or a slightly more recent model of macbook. All apple power macintosh systems up to and including the g4 use processors supported by this kernel. If you have questions or additional hints, feel free to contact me. I have a powerbook g4 12 on which i want to install linux. Also of course, in osx the apple key is used instead of control for copy and paste etc. Installing lubuntu linux on an ibook g4 in 2018 youtube. Which linux version works perfectly with my powerbook g4 15. Powerbook g4 is the first powerbook in years without a pc card slot. Thank you for helping us maintain cnet s great community. Apple powerbook g4 15inch and 17inch software install. I also hated the way my touchpad worked on linux with my powerbook. Debian 10 would be like running mojave on a g4, only debian would be much faster than mojave if mojave could run on a g4.
There is software that can trick the os into installing onto a computer that does not meet the processor speed requirement, but believe me, with a 400 or 500mhz g4, leopard would be painfully slow. Moving items on the screen 12 adjusting the internal display. A powerbook g4 titanium model can connect to a wpa network, provided it has mac os x 10. The powerbook g4 uses a powerpc chip, which limits your choices a lot in addition to the limited system memory. In this video, we will take a look at installing linux mint on a powerbook g4. Most powerbook g4s will run leopard, but its not ideal with less then 2gb of ram as its prone to ram related performance issues. Not too slow to use, but definitely slow enough to be pretty irritating. Powerbook g4 ubuntu installation from start to finish youtube. I reinitialed the powerbook drive, mac extended journaled and verified the disc and tried to install the software. Apple powerbook g4 15inch and 17inch software install and restore disc mac os x version 10. Apr 01, 2018 is there a peice of software you want to run on you powerpc mac but its only for windows.
So i have been searching craigslist and ebay for any good deals on ibooks. Anyway, this laptop is begrudgingly slow in os x 10. Sep 21, 2016 for example, as of lubuntu and ubuntu mate 16. Getting started with your powerbook g4 includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting. I held down the option button but all that shows up is the main drive but when i get into os x the contents of the cd shows. Having used iperf on a mac powerbook g4 800mhz, 1gig ram running os 10. Os x booting from cd on powerbook g4 anyone know how to boot from the cd. Restore stability to a troubled mac with a clean system install, keith winston, linux to mac, 2008. Powerbook g4 beats it hands down in terms of practicality.
Powerpc linux debian ports bustersid on ibook g4 1. The powerbook g4 is a series of notebook computers manufactured, marketed, and sold by apple computer, inc. I managed to snag an old powerbook g4 from the scrap heap. Aug 17, 2005 powerbook g4 internet problems by netsten aug 17, 2005 12. Apple powerbook g4 dvdrom free software downloads and. Is there a peice of software you want to run on you powerpc mac but its only for windows. For example, to check the status of the radeon framebuffer use the command. The powerbook line includes the powerbook 100, duo, 500, and 5300 series. Ever considered linux as an alternative to your aging os x version. I dont know why but initially thought that i should install unix on the powerbook however the tech guy told me that ubuntu would be the best os for me. This is my first time working with ubuntu or linux, so please be patient. I recently installed ubuntu on my old powerbook, i was surprised with performance specs. This is also the case with the second generation aluminum powerbook g4 albook and probably the case with the macbook too.
I would love to change it to ubuntu but the last time i tried it. How to install linux on a powerbook g4 jeremy morgan. Firmwaredriver for broadcom wifi card, powerbook g4. Ubuntu on powerbook g4 afterdawn discussion forums. Although you havent mentioned how much ram the powerbook has or your skill levelexperience with linux, gnome and kde are two of the heaviest desktop environments in the linux world. In some respects, its more like an aluminumclad 12. Used to run powerpc linux on old g4 powermacs and powerbooks 56 years ago.
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