PowerBook G4 Linux

[macpro5]

Hi, I have a G4 PowerBook that I have been trying to install Linux on. I tried installing the GUI desktop, but when I use the “apk add plasma-desktop sddm” command, all of the install files say “permission denied”?

 

[MysticCow]

Obligatory "shell out the money and run MorphOS instead" reply from me.

I understand you want to use Linux and hope someone can get it fixed for you. Myself...well, I abandoned PPC Linux because it never worked quickly.

 

[Amethyst1]

Hi, I have a G4 PowerBook that I have been trying to install Linux on.

Which distro?

I tried installing the GUI desktop, but when I use the “apk add plasma-desktop sddm” command, all of the install files say “permission denied”?

This sounds like Adélie. Is it? Are you logged in as “root”?

 

[macpro5]

Yes, I have tried to repeat setup, but I either get “Permission Denied” or “Temporary Error”

 

[macpro5]

Yes, it is Adelie

 

[wicknix]

Check that your date and time settings are correct. By default they won't be and will cause network issues.

Im surprised you even got that far. I run Linux on almost all my powerpc's and adelie would only boot on one of my 3 G5's, and none of my 3 powerbooks.

You are better off with Void or Debian anyway as Adelie hasnt been updated in a few years.

 

[macpro5]

The time and date are correct

 

[wicknix]

Obligatory "shell out the money and run MorphOS instead" reply from me

I have morphos registered on my G4 mini, but it cant do half of what ppc Linux or even ancient tiger/leopard can do. Its fun to tinker with sure, but it lacks in quite a few areas as far as software is concerned.

 

[MysticCow]

I have morphos registered on my G4 mini, but it cant do half of what ppc Linux or even ancient tiger/leopard can do. Its fun to tinker with sure, but it lacks in quite a few areas as far as software is concerned.

Try here.

 

[macpro5]

I’d rather stick with Linux for now. MorphOS is more than I paid for the PowerBook. Any idea why it would deny permission?