tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post1841272887282104302..comments2024-02-27T11:08:45.499-08:00Comments on PowerPC Liberation: Quick and dirty; light and fastzenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006273801333641372noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-16333034829524338942017-09-05T09:37:54.607-07:002017-09-05T09:37:54.607-07:00... it would be interesting to see, in upComming m...... it would be interesting to see, in upComming months, how are we goin to do with Debian GNU/LinuxPPC64 endianLittle & endianBig AltiVec(tor) unit, on our new OSHW power8 baby, we just build in Milano... \o/ :) <(") half of 126oo € targeted reached in earlyDonation campain...<br />https://www.powerpc-notebook.org/en/<br />... we recently lost 32-bit "powerpc" from Debian Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-39382575193805471212016-06-12T06:29:52.498-07:002016-06-12T06:29:52.498-07:00You choose a Linux distro based on how pretty the ...You choose a Linux distro based on how pretty the default UI looks? Oh my...<br /><br />You can make LXDE look however the hell you want. Take some time and play around with it.<br /><br />You know it's Linux right? It's not Mac OS or Windows, so you can literally change anything you want. With Linux, YOU have the control, not billion dollar corporations.<br /><br />Ubuntu, and all zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006273801333641372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-54807740260164423412016-06-09T15:49:59.615-07:002016-06-09T15:49:59.615-07:00Thank you for writing this up. How might this comp...Thank you for writing this up. How might this compare with Lubuntu? I should mention my point, I do really like the look of the Lubuntu GUI a little more than LXDE's. This is the only thing holding me back. Any comments on how I can go ahead with the Debian install but opt for a more attractive (my personal opinion) GUI?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-69896348831188505942013-12-31T10:10:17.701-08:002013-12-31T10:10:17.701-08:00I installed the same Debian Wheezy on my Powerboo...I installed the same Debian Wheezy on my Powerbook 12" 1.5 Ghz/Geforce FX Go5200 but I have a problem with font rendering. In all web browsers and also on the logoff screen, some texts are hidden. If I scroll or select it, the text becomes visible. Do you have an idea ? That appears in both LXDE and Openbox. Thanks :)cedhttp://64k.benoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-17482190658757802382013-07-25T17:04:13.453-07:002013-07-25T17:04:13.453-07:00First of all, thanks for the response. I realized...First of all, thanks for the response. I realized that I didn't actually need to turn my Debian machine into a VNC server. I haven't installed a GUI on it and guess I can do whatever I need to do on the command line. I have set up an SSH tunnel between that machine and my Mac and that works just fine.<br /><br />I remember years ago that I got internet sharing working on a Debian Thomas Carlsonhttp://www.ifixoldmacs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-41841114465342655022013-07-25T11:41:56.843-07:002013-07-25T11:41:56.843-07:00Also, it's better to attempt something from sc...Also, it's better to attempt something from scratch and then ask for help if you run into snags. You will take a lot more from it that way.<br /><br />I am always so busy that I am often lacking in time to provide a complete solution. If I or anyone else figure it all out for you then you won't truly comprehend how you got to the successful result. With my often rushed and short free zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006273801333641372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-16691963682532774142013-07-25T07:42:22.433-07:002013-07-25T07:42:22.433-07:00Axe the "vncserver" install. I just rea...Axe the "vncserver" install. I just realized it isn't around anymore.<br /><br />Instead use "vino" or "x11vnc"zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006273801333641372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-91091625488516937552013-07-24T13:03:04.291-07:002013-07-24T13:03:04.291-07:00One more step forward:
I have got now a bit over 3...One more step forward:<br />I have got now a bit over 300 fps in vblank_mode=off :)Toffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699686506112691275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-5129925375164108922013-07-24T11:30:13.043-07:002013-07-24T11:30:13.043-07:00Thx for the link. Now I got 3d to work :)
Glxgears...Thx for the link. Now I got 3d to work :)<br />Glxgears shows now 60fps instead 24fps. Maybe is not so impressive but is much more than before.<br />Toffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699686506112691275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-66791240322519024612013-07-24T09:43:24.161-07:002013-07-24T09:43:24.161-07:00Try these steps Tom:
Install vncserver (as root):...Try these steps Tom:<br /><br />Install vncserver (as root):<br /><br />apt-get install vncserver<br /><br />Choose your desired window size and color depth, then, as an ordinary user, open a terminal and type:<br /><br />vncserver -geometry 1024x768 -depth 24<br /><br />This will prompt you to create a password:<br /><br />You will require a password to access your desktops.<br /><br />Password:zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006273801333641372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-3418788508158034702013-07-23T14:33:35.309-07:002013-07-23T14:33:35.309-07:00Thanks for the custom install guide, Zen. Here...Thanks for the custom install guide, Zen. Here's another challenge for you. I am currently running OS X Tiger headless on a PM G4 Digital Audio to provide file and internet sharing to my older PowerBooks with Wi-Fi cards that can't deal with the WPA2 security on my Airport Extreme. Can I use Debian to do the same thing?Thomas Carlsonhttp://www.ifixoldmacs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-67031005518776216612013-07-22T14:49:45.586-07:002013-07-22T14:49:45.586-07:00All you have to do after the LXDE install is type ...All you have to do after the LXDE install is type "reboot". I just added that to step 5.<br /><br />After it reboots you will then see the GUI login for LXDE.zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006273801333641372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-90174412660488180072013-07-22T14:30:29.199-07:002013-07-22T14:30:29.199-07:00Thanks so much for the guide! There is one part t...Thanks so much for the guide! There is one part that has me stumped though.<br /><br />What do I do after installing lxde in text mode to boot to lxde?<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-59890172883416761752013-07-20T01:08:48.799-07:002013-07-20T01:08:48.799-07:00Sometimes i avoid to use iceweasel cause it hangs ...Sometimes i avoid to use iceweasel cause it hangs on my powerbook, paerhaps any RAM problem. so... is out there any option for web browsing?<br /><br />i have to suggest Shutter for that ones that use to capture screens or just want to share photos on the forums... very useful.Alberto Mihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01330197018321198129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-48229029973050265572013-07-19T14:05:37.803-07:002013-07-19T14:05:37.803-07:00Midori hasn't been updated on PowerPC for abou...Midori hasn't been updated on PowerPC for about 2 years. As for Icedove, I find Sylpheed lighter and more SSL capable.zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006273801333641372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-5876722888191547902013-07-19T14:03:47.342-07:002013-07-19T14:03:47.342-07:00Part 4 of the Luddite's install guide covers a...Part 4 of the Luddite's install guide covers acceleration:<br />http://ppcluddite.blogspot.ca/2012/03/installing-debian-linux-on-ppc-part-iv.htmlzenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006273801333641372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-48758269063101438982013-07-19T13:34:18.890-07:002013-07-19T13:34:18.890-07:00It's much faster than Tiger on my b&w g3 4...It's much faster than Tiger on my b&w g3 450Mhz with 768MB :)<br />Now i'm trying to get 3D acceleration for Radeon 7000 PCI but no luck at this moment.Toffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699686506112691275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-20503167512427728012013-07-19T11:23:46.466-07:002013-07-19T11:23:46.466-07:00Nice, i will try it!Nice, i will try it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7327445147317079821.post-22671950903167900562013-07-19T10:39:47.709-07:002013-07-19T10:39:47.709-07:00Thanks a lot for the guide. i only have to say tha...Thanks a lot for the guide. i only have to say that if you are looking for a minimal web browser, could give a try to Midori, its really fast!<br />For the mail client i am using Icedove, for the interface, easy configuration, and for the integration woth kupfer.Alberto Mihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01330197018321198129noreply@blogger.com