Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

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Re: Linux iMac?

Author:	Joshua Allen
Posted:	4/26/1999; 12:19:14 PM
Topic:	Linux' wide open spaces
Msg #:	5317 (In response to 5309)
Prev/Next:	5316 / 5318

LinuxPPC (RedHat Implementation for PowerMac) runs on the iMac.

Pro: http://www.linuxppc.org/iMac/

Con: http://www.linuxppc.org/faq/#compat

Q: Can I run software (applications, binaries) for Intel-based Linux on LinuxPPC?

No. Programs compiled for Intel hardware (or any other processor) will not run on PowerPC-based Linux. If you can get the source code, you may be able to compile the program on LinuxPPC. If the source code is not available for a program, then you'll need to contact the group or company that developed the software and ask if they're planning on making a PPC version.

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