[Cialug] Mac Powerbook for linux?

David Champion cialug@cialug.org
Wed, 25 May 2005 14:56:29 -0500


Google for "Bronze Lombard", the #2 hit is:

http://www.lamps-lighting.com/QUI-QR49157.html

I think you should run linux on that.

-dc

Nathan C. Smith wrote:
> I have a co-worker offering me a Mac Powerbook G3 PowerPC 750 64 MB RAM and
> 6 GB HD "Bronze Lombard".  I have been tempted by the silver apple for some
> time.  The machine appears to be relatively clean and in decent condition.
> The battery needs replaced.
> 
> I'm going to check e-bay but I wondered if anyone would ballpark what I
> should expect to Pay.
> 
> Probably would want more memory and the disk is small, but would it be OK to
> run Linux on or should I wait until something else comes along?  (Would
> probably beat the 486 I've been asking about on IRC!)
> 
> -Nate