[SOLVED] Old world mac with linux?

**cyberdork33** · October 24th, 2008

Originally Posted by Frak

IIRC, it doesn't even use a boot rom. Therefore, it's EFIworld?

**pxwpxw** · October 24th, 2008

EFI yay,
All the NewWorld were Openfirmware (aka ieee1275).
Explain that to a NewUser.

**davbren** · October 24th, 2008

So long story short. Don't use Ubuntu on it if you value youtube...

Cool cheesr everyone

**oswaldkelso** · October 24th, 2008

Originally Posted by davbren

So long story short. Don't use Ubuntu on it if you value youtube...

Cool cheesr everyone

No. youtube should not be a problem for Ubuntu or Debian on ppc. There are many ways to get or watch content from youtube.

Flash is a problem though.

**Frak** · October 24th, 2008

Originally Posted by oswaldkelso

No. youtube should not be a problem for Ubuntu or Debian on ppc. There are many ways to get or watch content from youtube.

Flash is a problem though.

There is a python program for watching youtube videos. I can't remember it off hand, but it uses SWFdec and/or Gnash to play.