Summary: We geek out in our project of putting an old G4 iMac back in circulation by looking for the best solution to install a recent operating system on its older hardware. We debate the best strategy, choose a distribution and give you tips and tricks on how to install it and what you can do with the result. Another fun filled tech-packed episode of the Knightwise.com podcast. Shownotes. The Going Linux Podcast. Resetting your Macs Pram and NV Ram Booting from Open Firmware How to Install Lubuntu with Yaboot (11.04) The Yaboot command : boot hd:,installyaboot PPC versions of Ubuntu. PPC versions of Debian.
