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Sorbet Leopard - Your Power Mac Unleashed
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@Amethyst1 A modified one hot-swappable with the stock file, yes.
I've used a standard bunch of scripts and webDAV shares for years on every OSX install - just drag to the dock and one click.
@PowerfulEra Actually, yes. I was just about to post some.
Sorbet Leopard's development has progressed much more since the last update, but due to resulting system instability during testing, restored iSub support will unfortunately need to be omitted. And the companion app store will probably have to wait until after the base system is out.
Other than that, the project is now about 75% complete, and I should have another Feature Showcase to share pretty soon. No guarantees, but an October release is at this point looking likely.
Sorbet Leopard's development has progressed much more since the last update, but due to resulting system instability during testing, restored iSub support will unfortunately need to be omitted. And the companion app store will probably have to wait until after the base system is out.
Other than that, the project is now about 75% complete, and I should have another Feature Showcase to share pretty soon. No guarantees, but an October release is at this point looking likely.
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What a legend man can't wait to make it my daily driver mac os
Hang tight, folks. Sorbet Leopard has taken a backseat lately due to my limited time going elsewhere, but I can assure you it WILL be out soon, in one way or another.
One of the things I wanted to include with it halfway through development were updated certificates and security libraries, alongside new versions of various terminal utilities to replace all of the old ones. Space-wise, I'm still trying to figure out the most efficient way to do that (the final image will be ~8 GB in size), but once that's taken care of, the path to release will be a mostly straight shot. Afterward, work can begin on the custom app store, which will feature various tools, applications, and suites created over the years by the PowerPC community, many of which will have been originating from this forum.
As for future Feature Showcases, there are a couple more features still under wraps, but as they remain incomplete at this time, I unfortunately can't yet show them to you.
Until then, the near-final desktop is the best I can offer:
Stay tuned!
One of the things I wanted to include with it halfway through development were updated certificates and security libraries, alongside new versions of various terminal utilities to replace all of the old ones. Space-wise, I'm still trying to figure out the most efficient way to do that (the final image will be ~8 GB in size), but once that's taken care of, the path to release will be a mostly straight shot. Afterward, work can begin on the custom app store, which will feature various tools, applications, and suites created over the years by the PowerPC community, many of which will have been originating from this forum.
As for future Feature Showcases, there are a couple more features still under wraps, but as they remain incomplete at this time, I unfortunately can't yet show them to you.
Until then, the near-final desktop is the best I can offer:
Stay tuned!
I just cannot wait for the live boot feature. Every time I load a different OS on PPC Mac, it forgets the Wireless Apple keyboard. Will love to pair up the keyboard again without reinstalling an entire OS just for that.
@NightlyH It is indeed. If your machine of choice meets the minimum specs, I can add you to the development coordination thread where several others have been testing pre-releases and offering feedback. Be aware that updates may be infrequent, though.
@MoerBoer As you know, Linux Live USBs work much the same way, as do builds of Fienix and Raspberry Pi OS. That's the advantage of going with a bootable image rather than a stripped down installer, the system can use it the moment it's downloaded and restored to disk. In order to ensure reliability with Open Firmware however, please be advised that this feature will require a specific model of pre-approved USB drive that the user will need to purchase ahead of time. You may attempt to use various other forms of USB media, but due to Open Firmware's fickleness with USB devices, your mileage may vary if so chosen.
@amishallin It should fly.
@MoerBoer As you know, Linux Live USBs work much the same way, as do builds of Fienix and Raspberry Pi OS. That's the advantage of going with a bootable image rather than a stripped down installer, the system can use it the moment it's downloaded and restored to disk. In order to ensure reliability with Open Firmware however, please be advised that this feature will require a specific model of pre-approved USB drive that the user will need to purchase ahead of time. You may attempt to use various other forms of USB media, but due to Open Firmware's fickleness with USB devices, your mileage may vary if so chosen.
@amishallin It should fly.
@NightlyH It is indeed. If your machine of choice meets the minimum specs, I can add you to the development coordination thread where several others have been testing pre-releases and offering feedback. Be aware that updates may be infrequent, though.
@MoerBoer As you know, Linux Live USBs work much the same way, as do builds of Fienix and Raspberry Pi OS. That's the advantage of going with a bootable image rather than a stripped down installer, the system can use it the moment it's downloaded and restored to disk. In order to ensure reliability with Open Firmware however, please be advised that this feature will require a specific model of pre-approved USB drive that the user will need to purchase ahead of time. You may attempt to use various other forms of USB media, but due to Open Firmware's fickleness with USB devices, your mileage may vary if so chosen.
@amishallin It should fly.
Thanks, that's not a problem at all. I've had success with Sandisk USB sticks booting from OF in the past.
Updated the first post to more accurately reflect the feature set of current builds and project roadmaps.
@Melchieor As per request, you have been added to the development coordination thread. Welcome aboard!
@Melchieor As per request, you have been added to the development coordination thread. Welcome aboard!
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@pipetogrep I'm assuming your testbed machine of choice would be the second configuration listed within your signature.
Now this is interesting ... it seems we've hit the limit for members included in a conversation; I am unable to add any more.
Nonetheless, give me a little while to figure out what to do here, I'm sure we'll come up with something ...
Now this is interesting ... it seems we've hit the limit for members included in a conversation; I am unable to add any more.
Nonetheless, give me a little while to figure out what to do here, I'm sure we'll come up with something ...
@pipetogrep Good news! I've gotten in touch with one of the admins, and all is well now. We're good for up to 20 people.
Welcome to the team!
Welcome to the team!
Thank You! I see pipetogrep is also there as well. He created the unofficial TenfourFox development kit.
