Re: Debian or ubuntu

2010-03-16 Thread Robert Chamberlain
Hi Jordan! I tried installing Debian Lenny onto my iBook G4 recently, just to see how it works. It was pretty easy to do. You'll have to connect to the internet with the Ethernet cable at first and then download the driver for Wifi (you'll find the info on the Ubuntu FAQ mentioned below).

Re: How to install java

2010-03-24 Thread Robert Chamberlain
Hi Johnny, to be honest, I wouldn't bother with the OpenJDK java on ppc linux. I found that it wasn't very good (but then maybe I did something wrong?!) I installed the IBM java and it worked very well. Google around and you'll find the instructions how to do it. If I have time later I'll

Re: How usable is Debian on PowerBook G4?

2010-03-30 Thread Robert Chamberlain
Hi Aris, forget about compiling things. It's all there ready for you to use! Firefox, etc, but please read the following for a full picture of my impressions. (I sent the following message on this mailing list a week or two ago): I tried installing Debian Lenny onto my iBook G4 recently,

Re: Viewing Flash content in Squeeze on PowerPC, and G+

2012-12-12 Thread Robert Chamberlain
Hello Terrence, Probably best to forget about Flash as the only option is some old and dodgy form of gnash, which on my iBook G4 just slows everything down and barely works. I deleted it from my computer and now I have a very smooth working Iceweasel 10.0.11 ESR. Flash would be nice to have, but