I want to learn PowerPC assembler programming and figure I will buy a used G4 mac on ebay, then install debian linux on it. Will that give me all that I need?
I ordered debian 3.02 from this site: http://agileos.com/ They say I will receive 6 CDs. So I should receive GNU C and C++, right? Anyone have an idea if PowerPC programming will be doable with that compiler or anything else that is likely to be on CDs I will receive? On the hardware front I am looking at a G4 desktop system on ebay. Prices seem to be a bit high - $300 for a used G4. I would get a G3 model but the hard drive seems small ( 10 GB ) and the prices of $200 for a 5 year old systems is very high. Is it possible to get lower priced hardware for what I am looking to do? thanks, -Steve
