Macbook pro

[Edward Montfoort]

Thanks for all the info so far. So it definitly would be possible to run
Linux as the only OS on a macbook pro for what I can understand?. The reason
why I am asking this kind of information is because I have a project in
mind. You all might consider insane, but insanity is sanity, keeps us alive.
What I want to do is the following: I want to make use of clustering
capabilities using a macbook pro and a Playstation 3, and doing it so, to
proof that virtualizing mac os x on linux would actually be faster than
using a mac pro. There would be no distros issues regarding clustering?
Macbook Pro would be running one distro than not YDL (it's powerpc and cell)
and PS3 would be ruuning YDL. Would it work ok?. Of course I am also
beginning to learn programming and as soon as get the hand of it, it would
be great to programme for the PS3.

P.S: I have seen in some foruns reference that because of the fact that
macbook pro uses now EFI instead of BIOS that it wouldn't be possible to run
Linux alone. How far is this true?

Take care

On Jan 30, 2008 4:11 PM, Derick Centeno <aguilarojo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Edward:
> YDL is a linux variant designed to run exclusively on computers within the
> PowerPC architecture family.  In the current market, this means old Apple
> (PowerPC) computers, the current and very hot 9 core Cell, which is in the
> PS3, and other computers which use the PowerPC/Cell family of CPUs.
>
> Given the current computer marketplace, it can be a challenge for anyone
> to research why a person should choose one computer architecture over
> another; the key is to learn and comprehend their differences in design,
> efficiency in processing and usage.  The advantage of Linux, of course, is
> that unlike commercial systems is that you have full access to all the
> facilities of that CPU allowing you to utilize that CPU (as well as program
> it) either as a server or client.
>
> The Macbook Pro is an Intel only system.  You could of course wipe OS X
> off it and install Fedora, SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian or even Slackware.  All are
> decent variants of Linux which run nicely on Intel CPUs; if I was going that
> route I'd choose Debian simply for the amount of tools they have besides
> Ubuntu is a variant of Debian anyway.
>
> I could have given a simple, "No we don't do Intel here", but I believed
> hinting at least a brief overview of why we're different (without exploring
> the details) would be more helpful.  Besides if your interest is to go
> beyond what is common with Linux, and you have the drive to explore the
> various intricacies of more advanced fields of mathematics, programming and
> other sciences -- the Cell has a great deal of Power (it won't choke) which
> Intel won't approach or market for long while.  You can wait, or you can
> have it now in a computer for under $600.
>
> Linux can be a wonderful tool to learn with and develop professionally
> with.  Linux on the Cell though can be a better investment in one's personal
> training.  The choice as usual is about one's interests; anyone can become
> decent doing something nearly everyone does on computers everyone has.  The
> opportunity here is how far an individual can apply and demonstrate evolving
> skills with outstanding superior technology -- if you think about it most
> persons don't approach that level of challenge until they  are in graduate
> school pursuing a masters or terminal degree.  What if that level of
> challenge is possible earlier as a result of one's interests and one does it
> because it is truly interesting and fun; more importantly one can
> demonstrate their skill via the code they produced on an advanced computer
> architecture, which the Cell is.
>
> Interestingly, your choice of Linux states a lot about your interests.
>  You just maybe could discover the Cell design and strengths compelling
> enough to consider as your CPU of choice; now in that context Yellow Dog
> Linux makes perfect sense and comes pre-installed on the PS3.  Here's that
> link:
>
>
> http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/store/index.php?submit=hardware&submitimg[hardware][sony]=1<http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/store/index.php?submit=hardware&submitimg%5Bhardware%5D%5Bsony%5D=1>
>
> There are lot's of articles regarding the Cell throughout the web.  You
> may care to explore some of the information here:
>
> http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/showcase/cellebration/
>
> Whatever your choice, all the best.
>
> As for myself, I'm a longtime YDL and PowerPC user who is also looking
> forward to moving on to the Cell.  Hopefully, I've expressed my opinions
> within a useful context.
>
> All the best...
>
> On Jan 30, 2008, at 8:07 AM, Edward Montfoort wrote:
>
> Hello. I sort of new at linux and I would like to know if it would be
> possible to run YDL on a macbook pro and also if it would be possible to run
> it as the only OS.
> And what kind of problems would I find and how would I solve them.
> Hope you can help.
> Thanks.
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