How well is your Mac work?

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I have an eMac and I've installed YDL 2.3 but the video doesn't work so I can't use it.  I've been working with someone to try and get it going.  If you need more info just let me know.

Cordially,
Nikolas Hedberg


Spliced Networks <ydl@splicednetworks.com> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>The new TuxPPC site includes a status page for every model of Apple 
>hardware, and popular IBM hardware. The status page is primarily a guide 
>for people who want to buy new or used PPC hardware and want to know 
>exactly what will work and what won't.
>
>We are looking to put together a large public database with this 
>information, this is useful for developers or people who want to help out 
>with developer to know what is broken or not supported, and its useful for 
>people who want to buy a particular Apple product but don't want to shell 
>out $1000+ to find out they can't use the DVD player or play tunes :)
>
>We have collected a large amount of information from our own testing and
>feedback from the beta testing pool. We'd like to get a broader picture 
>and to confirm that our existing data is accurate.
>
>What we need from you is:
>
>- Type of PPC you own (iMac, iBook, PowerMac, PowerBook etc)
>
>- Ideally the Apple model number (order number)
>  This is the MxxxxLL/y number (eg. M8891LL/A)
>
>- Your machines specifications (if you don't know the model number)
>
>- If you included the model number, list any upgrades you have done
>
>- output from cat /proc/cpuinfo
>
>- output from free and uname -a
>
>- Place an X in the following boxes if the system works properly,
>  if it does not, place a P if it works partially or N if it does
>  not work at all. If it works partially please explain what doesn't work.
>
>
>  [ ] X-windows (if it works, select your maximum resolution)
>      [ ] 640x480
>      [ ] 800x600
>      [ ] 1024x768
>      [ ] 1280x1024
>      [ ] 1600x1200
>      [ ] Higher resolution
>
>  [ ] Sound
>
>  [ ] USB
>  [ ] Firewire
>
>  [ ] Modem
>  [ ] Ethernet
>  
>  [ ] Airport
>
>  [ ] CD (Standard)
>  [ ] CD-RW  (Combo drive)
>  [ ] DVD-RW (Super drive)
>
>  [ ] LCD backlight
>
>  [ ] Power management
>
>- Do any keys on your keyboard not work?
>
>- List anything else you feel is not quite up to speed on your mac
>
>- Attach a copy of your /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 file
>
>
>We have questions about the status of Linux on a particular PPC product
>asked several times a week, often for older Apple systems such as the 
>original iBook and other systems from 1998-2002. We've noticed a lot of PC 
>Linux users asking about PPC systems, especially the iBook. Many of these
>people are looking for a decent Linux laptop or desktop, want to try out
>a PPC and are considering buying a used or refurbished Apple product
>either on eBay or from one of the vendors that sell used Apple hardware.
>
>Your help is appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>
>
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