Linux can be comfortably run on an Apple Mac, too. The scalability of Linux means that it can be used on Macs that are too old for OS x but still offer most of the nice features of the Mac OS. Linux for power pc including the 64-bit version called the G5, is available from all major distributions. Most of the distributors that we have covered also have a power pc version look for a version of their Linux for PPC or Power Pc on their site.
Many companies have found that they are able to make better use of older Mac models such as the RS/6000 or pSeries by running Linux on them and having more current hardware. Linux and PPC make for a good combination, given Linux’s stability and inherent server features. The Mac can support multiple processors and very large memory as compared to the Intel architecture.
Many companies have found that they are able to make better use of older Mac models such as the RS/6000 or pSeries by running Linux on them and having more current hardware. Linux and PPC make for a good combination, given Linux’s stability and inherent server features. The Mac can support multiple processors and very large memory as compared to the Intel architecture.
