The reality is that if you want the best Linux experience, you run it on x86 hardware, not that old G3 or G4 Mac that can so capably run Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. Publisher’s note: This article won’t make the Linux lovers at PowerPC Liberation happy. Open-Source platforms like Linux bring a new level of ingenuity to the tech world (I own an Android phone for this very reason) but Linux on PowerPC Macs is just not an enjoyable experience.” “To wrap things up, don’t think I’m a Linux hater. It’s quite a let-down to go to the trouble of installing Linux just to find out that my AirPort card isn’t supported, or that my graphics card doesn’t support hardware acceleration. “Before installing a Linux build on your PowerPC, you’ll need to make sure your specific Macintosh model is supported. “One cannot simply install a PowerPC build of Ubuntu, Lubuntu, or MintPPC and expect it to work perfectly. While PowerPC users have been getting by using the outdated (and insecure) Flash Player 10 for the past couple years, there is no Flash on PowerPC Linux. “Do you still watch Flash video on your Mac? Say goodbye to that. I’d much rather use Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 than OpenOffice any day of the week…. “I have yet to see a Linux software suite as user friendly as iLife or a Linux office suite that’s as widely compatible as Microsoft Office for Mac. “…you’re probably thinking, ‘This guy would rather use an OS from 2007 (or earlier) instead of an up to date OS like Lubuntu or MintPPC Linux?’ I understand the point and I agree that these Linux flavors continue to receive up to date software, but ‘up to date’ doesn’t always mean better. so when you need help with something on Linux, there are far fewer websites and individuals to get help from.” While there are a lot of Linux users out there, there are far more users on OS X. “Looking for help with a problem on PowerPC Linux?. While certain flavors of Linux (like Ubuntu) have become more user friendly in the past few years, you’ll likely be typing commands into the terminal at some point or another.” “Have you ever used the terminal? If you answered, ‘no’ or ‘what’s the terminal?’, then you’ve got a rude awakening coming. “First and foremost, Linux’s UI is a snooze-fest. While this may help your Mac run a little faster, here’s my justification for refusing to do so.” “In the time that I’ve been a PowerPC Macintosh user, I’ve noticed a strong fascination with removing OS X from Macs and replacing it with various flavors of Linux. My Mac Collection’s Taylor Almond echoes the thoughts of many Mac users who have also tried running Linux on their PowerPC hardware: Vintage Mac Deals News & Opinion Why I Refuse to Use Linux on My Mac TenFourBird 17 Email Client for PowerPC Released.Looking Back at the 20th Anniversary Mac.
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