powerbook 17"

Adrian yellowdog-general@lists.terrasoftsolutions.com
Thu Oct 2 09:20:04 2003


Hi !

Thanks.
I read already what they say on site.
But i need to install yellowdog somehow on my powerbook.

All good !


On Oct 2, 2003, at 6:08 PM, Norberto Quintanar wrote:

> http://www.yellowdoglinux.com/support/hardware/breakdown/index.php? 
> hw_cat_id=4
>
> PowerBook 2003 G4 (GeForce440Go) (17") Video information
> video Yes*   Boot method yaboot**   Supported? No***
>
>
>
> * Installer will crash on video configuration, so choose a text
> login. Upon reboot, log in as root and type:
>
> Xautoconfig
>
> to enable X-Windows.
>
> ** Add:
>
> nol3
>
> to your kernel arguments. This disables level 3 cache, slowing down
> your computer.
>
> *** While video, sound, ethernet, and the primary functions are
> enabled with a set of beta ISOs available from the mirrors, thermal
> management is _not_ enabled. Therefore, running YDL on the 17" MAY
> CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE and is therefore not recommended at this point
> in time. There is no slated schedule for support of thermal
> management.
>
> As a result, we do not support the PowerBook 17".
>
> --- Adrian <adrian@headquarters.ro> wrote:
>> ------
>> I have powerbook 17" with GeForce4 MX.
>> Can i install Yellowdoglinux ?
>> If the answer is no, please keep me informed when i can install.
>> And, of course, if the answer is yes, help me to do this.
>>
>> Thanks a lot
>> Adrian
>>
>>
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