Power Mac 5400/180 operating system

[Chuck(G)]

The Lowermac site makes reference to being able to run Linux on the 5400. I've got a 6100/60 (the slowest of the slow PPC models) here but have never tried anything that MacOS. Does Linux run with any sort of usable speed on these old lower Macs--or should I just scavenge it for parts? I kind of like the "pizza box" profile.

[wolfie]

linux will run on this mac but there would be a new problem. i don't know linux.

[Chuck(G)]

linux will run on this mac but there would be a new problem. i don't know linux.

Think of it as OS X without the GUI interface.

[wolfie]

i don't really know macs either. all i really know is windows xp. but i might try anyways.

[jens]

If I remember correctly I downloaded System 7 with my PC as well and then put it onto my first Mac without problems.
For the beginning MacOS 7.5.3 is fine for a 5400 although I personally like 9.1 over it just because you can use iTunes 2 on it. You'd have to buy that unfortunately.

I heard Linux is not easily installed on those old-world PowerMacs. In fact you can't just drop your cd in and wait for installation, you will have to make installation floppies instead to be able to properly read your Linux cd.

[Wizard260]

I have a Mac OS 7.5.0 CD and a Mac OS 8.1 CD I can make a copy of for you.


I don't have anything below a 6100/66 for master CD's

[cgrape2]

I seem to recall that I have some sort of System 7 floppy disks,in a complete set.(In English)
If you haven't solved your system software problem yet,I'll loan them to you.
PM me an address and we'll work something out.
cgrape2


It appears that I have System 7 on Floppy Discs,System 7.6 on CD,MAC OS8 on CD and an Apple Restoration CD dated 1997.

[jens]

System 7.6 on CD

Is ist plain System 7.6 or 7.6.1?

[cgrape2]

The CD says 7.6.
cgrape2

[jens]

Ok, thanks.
I'm still searching for a 7.6.1 as my 9600 won't install from plain 7.6.