MkLinux DR 2.1 A full-featured Unix-like OS for Macintosh
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MkLinux DR 2.1
Welcome to the exciting world of Linux for Macintosh.
About MkLinux Linux is a UNIX-like operating system for personal computers. Linux for Power Macintosh development is overseen by Apple Computer, who determined that the best way to port Linux to PowerMacs would be to put it on the Mach microkernel. That's where the Mk part of the name comes from. This CD contains Developer Release 2.1 of MkLinux.
PowerMac / Linux Also in this set is the monolithic port of Linux to Power Macintosh. This port is primarily the result of work done by Paul Mackerras of Australian National University. It is closer to the bleeding edge of Linux development (includes a 2.1 kernel), includes more features (floppy, serial, IDE, early sound support) and runs noticeably faster than MkLinux. It requires Open Firmware and supports most PCI Macintoshes and clones.
The MkArchive Finally, we included the best online collection of MkLinux-ready software, in convenient RPM packages.
• Machines: Power Macintosh 61xx, 71xx, 81xx, 72xx, 75xx, 76xx, 82xx, 85xx, 95xx, Power Computing 100 & 120, and other PC clones • MACH Version: 3.0 • Linux Version: 2.0.23 • Disk Space: 400 MB required (500 MB recommended) • RAM: 8 MB required (16 MB recommended) • SCSI: Hard Disk, CDROM, Jaz and (possibly) other removables • Serial: DMA & Modem Control supported • Video: Motherboard video or video card including A/V and HPV card up to millions of colors. • X Window System: X11 R6.3 1, 8, and 24 bit pixel depth support (no support yet for 16 bit) 3-button mice and trackballs conforming to Apple's ADB protocol 1-button mice use keyboard to emulate 2nd and 3rd buttons. • Ethernet: Yes • TCP/IP: Ethernet and PPP only • Appletalk: EtherTalk via netatalk • SLIP/PPP: supported • NFS: supported • HFS: Native filesystem support is provided
Note: Multiple screens, floppy and audio support and support for 603-based systems, Powerbooks and most Performas is not available in this release.
