On 10/15/2016 12:12 PM, Kristen wrote: > List, > > I am wondering if the Apple PowerPC line of computers are still > supported in Debian? I have tried to use a netinstall of Debian 8.6.0 on > a G3 iBook, a G4 MP, and a G5 iMac and all have failed in the same manner. > > The install appears to progress wonderfully. However after the initial > reboot the system fails with a message reading "Oh no! Something has > gone wrong.". If I click the button to "Log out" I am given only a blank > black screen. The virtual terminals also fail to respond. I suppose I > can SSH in if I hunt for the IP address assigned via DHCP. > > Any thoughts about this? > > Kristen >
As a follow up. 1) I found that attempting to use the boot option 'Linux radeon.agpmode=-1' had no affect. 2) Removing gnome and installing XFCE worked well. I am now using Debain 8 on the G5 iMac. 3) On the G3 iBook I am working on installing Gentoo. We will see how usable that computer can be 4) I have not ever run MATE, so I will try to install that on my G4. Thank you all Kristen
