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  1. AmazingHenry

    Operating Systems for PowerPC Macs

    NOTE: 2021 overhaul updates and remarks supersede the original WikiPost. Several details have changed. Props to @AmazingHenry for setting up this WikiPost. OVERVIEW For future reference, I thought it would be a good idea to have a list of all of the operating systems that we can put on our...
  2. Garrod

    Recursed - new puzzle platformer for macOS

    Hello! Sorry to plug this and I don't want to seem like I'm spamming but a new puzzle platformer for macOS (and Windows and Linux if you're that way inclined!) called Recursed has just been released on Steam. It was written by a friend of mine on his own and it's his first game release. It...
  3. U

    1st Gen Macbook, what to do with it?

    I've a 1st gen Macbook that doesn't see much use since it can't run a supported OS X version. In fact, I've two Macbooks. The 2nd one is a 2nd gen (has full 64-bit functionality while the 1st gen does not). The 2g isn't the one I'm concerned about though...not yet, at least. I'm curious on...
  4. BeefCake 15

    Teaching Kids/children Linux

    I want to start a thread for parents/care givers to share ideas, strategies and advice on how they taught their Kids to use Linux. Seeing that Raspberry Pi is cheaper than a restaurant meal for two in most cases, it's the perfect low risk platform to get the new generation going. Share your...
  5. Nikulio

    How can I delete Ubuntu from Macbook Pro?

    Greetings Few hours ago i installed Ubuntu on Macbook Pro and i don't know how to delete it. I tried to delete Ubuntu's partition in Disk Utility, but it returns Error How may i delete it? I have only 120GB and i gave for Ubuntu 20. I need them in work. Thank you
  6. d21mike

    SMB File Share on OS X. Unable to connect from LINUX.

    I created a File Share on my MAC PRO (El Capitan) and enabled SMB and APF. I can connect to it from another Mac and Windows but not from SUSE 12 Linux. From Linux I can connect to a Synology NAS and also a Winows 2008 Server without any problems. Only can not connect to the MAC. Any...
  7. grahamperrin

    Resolved Applications for Mac OS X, without Apple's operating system

    Seeing today's brief video about work in progress on CrossOver Android, then finding last year's blog post, makes me wonder … … whether some future product, from any group of developers, will allow easy use of some apps for Mac OS X – without Apple's operating system. Some, not all – for...
  8. Adamscomputerrepair

    How to Skin Ubuntu MATE to look like El Capitan

    Do you use Linux instead of or alongside of OS X? Are you sick of the way it looks? Do you miss your OS X interface? Then this video is for you! Let me know if you have any questions. -AJC
  9. Kashyap Pavra

    Macbook Air booting with question mark and folder

    Hello people I am in a big trouble my mac is booting with a question mark and a folder. The story starts when I installed Linux in my mac with 20GB linux partition and 100 GB mac os x El capitan partition. Then I felt Linux is boring so I decided to delete it.So I just deleted the partition...
  10. gabe_lio

    Linux on my old PowerMac G4

    Hello, On my old powermac g4 I attempted to install Ubuntu Linux on it. Once the installation finish I rebooted the computer. everything seemed to be fine, it was booting properly. then the screen just went black and stayed that way. I did a little research and I figured out that it was...
  11. J

    Need to upgrade Graphics Card of my MacPro3,1

    I am using MacPro3,1 (early 2008) with Processor "Intel® Xeon(R) CPU X5482 @ 3.20GHz × 8 " and Graphics "GeForce 8800 GT/PCIe/SSE2". I just want to upgrade my graphics card to any CUDA-capable NVIDIA GeForce like one GeForce GTX 970. Will it works on my machine? I am using ubuntu. Please let me...
  12. poiihy

    What is best Linux distro for mid-2009 MBP?

    What do you think, in terms of compatibility and perhaps performace, is the best Linux distro for a 15" mid-2009 MBP? ubuntu 12 and 14 LTS don't work on my MBP; only 10 LTS works but then Wi-Fi doesnt work and I cant update it because updater freezes... Anyone have any knowledge of this subject?
  13. anelad

    Should I use OSX Server as replacement of CloudLinux?

    I have a MacPro and a rented CloudLinux dedicated server with +20 domains. My question is, is it wise to replace CloudLinux with the OSX Server app? My reasons Using MacPro more logically. She is wasting as an in-office server. I want to own my own dedicated server, not a rented one. OSX...
  14. jebug29

    /dev/eth0 Equivalent in OS X?

    Okay, so I'm trying to see if there's some sort of way that I can use picocom to emulate a terminal over Ethernet. I'm buying a Lear Siegler ADM-5 terminal and bought two adapters - a USB to DB25 and an RJ45 (ethernet) to DB25 cable. I don't think the ethernet one will really work correctly, but...