Brendan J Simon wrote: > Does any one know if I can boot linux from a zip disk on a PowerMac G4 ?
Well, that depends what you mean by boot. If you mean load yaboot and a kernel, then yes, most certainly. That's what I do. You just replace "hd:" with "zip:" and you're all set. > So can it be done ? Yes. > Do I need to fool around in Open Firmware ? Well, you need to fool around w/ OF via yaboot/ybin (the easiest way) to boot a sawtooth regardless of the media. > If so what do I need to do ? Get yaboot, setup your yaboot.conf, get the kernel, and get the necessary install files (ramdisk, etc...) HTH --Nelson Abramson -- Shouldn't people be arrested and persecuted for engaging in their constitutional rights? http://www.opendvd.org
