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Kane 3423
October 23rd, 2007, 12:56 AM
Its a older IMAC one of the coloured ones ! please help!
ofb
October 23rd, 2007, 01:16 AM
That would be an iMac G3.

At the beginning of this forum is a sticky entitled "Where to download Ubuntu for PowerPC and other frequently asked questions." That would be the place to start.
Kane 3423
October 25th, 2007, 10:13 PM
Yes it is G3 Model. I manged to download 7.10 for it then boot it up on it but you cant see anything. You can hear the login music but no picture!
imacQ
October 26th, 2007, 06:03 AM
Yes it is G3 Model. I manged to download 7.10 for it then boot it up on it but you cant see anything. You can hear the login music but no picture!


go here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PowerPCFAQ#head-6b2faa0d86d3136075bf337a5809dad01738f83d and see "how to get ubuntu working on and imac g3".

i found the best way to get to terminal is to type Linux single at the boot prompt after start up. now you have terminal. then follow the directions from the wiki. put the # infront of the dri mod. and change the display mods. as instructed.

good luck.