[MAGNet] Installing LinuxPPC on firewire G3 powerbook

From: Marilyn Saarni (saarni@uclink4.berkeley.edu)
Date: Tue Jun 20 2000 - 13:30:30 PDT

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    Hi Folks,

    I need help with our first Linux/MacOS user...I know that we can
    partition this powerbook (12GB) to run both OSs, but for the life of
    me I'm awfully confused on how to go about it.

    Once we have the partitioning question settled, I'll finish the Mac
    software installations (we're allocating 6GB to that partition),
    while a Linux guru (currently on vacation) will help this user to set
    up the Linux side.

    The user is now purchasing LinuxPPC from that website, with the
    manual (which, as total novices, we obviously need!).

    I can find lots of stuff to read, but it all seems to give details on
    what to do AFTER the partitioning phase. We've tried a number of
    partition schemes now, but they don't look right.

    Where can I get support with this issue? Is there anyone who'd be
    willing to direct us through this initial process? (We'll even bring
    the powerbook with us to your office, if need be.)

    Many thanks for any assistance,

    - Marilyn
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    Marilyn Saarni
    Computer and administrative support
    Center for Isotope Geochemistry
    University of California & LBNL
    475 McCone Hall MC4767
    Berkeley, CA 94720-4767
    T 510/643-5063 * F 510/642-9520
    saarni@uclink.berkeley.edu or mesaarni@lbl.gov

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