Thread: "iMac G3 for Dummies"

this post users struggling ubuntu/lubuntu/xubuntu/kubuntu working imac g3. more detailed information see here https://wiki.ubuntu.com/powerpcfaq#troubleshooting .

1. download 'alternate' iso or 'mini' iso , install normal.
2. after installation, make sure have ethernet cable connected , boot single user mode. @ yaboot prompt type:

code:

linux single

boot root prompt careful type next!

3. if have used 12.04 alternate iso need update kernel:

code:

apt-get update apt-get install linux-image-powerpc-smp

4. need create xorg.conf. basic one:

code:

section "device"     identifier    "configured video device"     driver        "ati"     option        "forcepcimode"    "true"  endsection  section "monitor"     identifier    "configured monitor"     horizsync    58-62     vertrefresh    75-117 endsection  section "screen"     identifier    "default screen"     monitor        "configured monitor"     device        "configured video device"     defaultdepth    16 endsection

the following download above file , move right place you:

code:

wget -o /etc/x11/xorg.conf http://ubuntuone.com/0npbpgys6r521c5yaioxmn

5. can reboot desktop:

code:

reboot

6. if using 12.04 can download mesa legacy package give 3d acceleration. can find pre-compiled version here http://ubuntuone.com/379tloe7yo2iaioijasojq

lots more information in faq , known issues pages:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/powerpcfaq
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/powerpcknownissues

it attach xorg.conf file here or show inline.

Forum The Ubuntu Forum Community Ubuntu Specialised Support Apple Hardware Users [PPC] "iMac G3 for Dummies"

Ubuntu