Ubuntu and my ibook

[bmbeeman]

I recently did a install-powerpc on my iBook, went through the steps and such, but when it was all done installing I was presented with a green screen that gradually turned white. I'm a total linux n00b (and proud of it) and I have no idea what to think.

http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/ibook-se2.shtml

[stuporglue]

I recently did a install-powerpc on my iBook,

Do you mean you chose the "install-powerpc" option at the boot prompt on the CD? I'm not sure, but isn't that for IBM server type powerpcs?

If you did choose install-powerpc, I think there might have been a different option you should have used instead, either just the "install" option or something with G3 in the name. Hit tab a couple times at that install prompt and check out the options again.

[breakdaze]

I recently did a install-powerpc on my iBook, went through the steps and such, but when it was all done installing I was presented with a green screen that gradually turned white. I'm a total linux n00b (and proud of it) and I have no idea what to think.

http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/ibook-se2.shtml

Hey, yesterday I did an install of Hoary onto my Blueberry ibook (single usb, non-firewire). From yaboot, I just typed "install." I figured I would try that this time and maybe use the expert style when I reinstall with the stable release of Breezy.

You didn't say if you used Breezy or Hoary, CD, or net install. The install folder powerpc on the Hoary CD is what you need. power3 refers to power3 brand servers made by IBM, see this:

<http://penguinppc.org/about/intro.php#hardware>

This shows that the power3, power4, and power5 are servers. There is also something about it in the installation manual, I think.

In any case, I actually did a net install and I was quite pleased. I really loved the installation script, no hassles with patitioning because I was more than happy to blow away Mac OS 9.22!

It took hours, but I just had to answer a few questions, select a few options, and eventually I got the login splash screen for Hoary.

So, don't give up, if it worked for me it should work for you, and I am a proud Linux n00b too!

-breakdaze

[bmbeeman]

I figured out it had nothing to do with the install options, all I did was change the screen resolutions xserver uses and now I'm fine

[leverknight1]

Hey, yesterday I did an install of Hoary onto my Blueberry ibook (single usb, non-firewire). From yaboot, I just typed "install." I figured I would try that this time and maybe use the expert style when I reinstall with the stable release of Breezy.

You didn't say if you used Breezy or Hoary, CD, or net install. The install folder powerpc on the Hoary CD is what you need. power3 refers to power3 brand servers made by IBM, see this:

<http://penguinppc.org/about/intro.php#hardware>

This shows that the power3, power4, and power5 are servers. There is also something about it in the installation manual, I think.

In any case, I actually did a net install and I was quite pleased. I really loved the installation script, no hassles with patitioning because I was more than happy to blow away Mac OS 9.22!

It took hours, but I just had to answer a few questions, select a few options, and eventually I got the login splash screen for Hoary.

So, don't give up, if it worked for me it should work for you, and I am a proud Linux n00b too!

-breakdaze

i used 9.2.2 to install 9 x and fc4 and ubuntu on my origanal imac bondi blue and i had no problem 9.2.2 suports more linux stuff than it does windows (in some areas)

i am actualy going to setup my linux pc as an appletalk server for my home network because i have some older macs that my dad wants on the network and i need common storage and broadband access through linux.