A full-featured Unix-like OS for Macintosh

About MkLinux: Linux is a UNIX-like operating system for personal computers. Linux for Power Macintosh development is overseen by Apple Computer, who determined that the best way to port Linux to PowerMacs would be to put it on the Mach microkernel. This CD contains Developer Release 2.1 of MkLinux.

PowerMac / Linux: Also in this set is the monolithic port of Linux to Power Macintosh. This port is primarily the result of work done by Paul Mackerras of Australian National University. It is closer to the bleeding edge of Linux development (includes a 2.1 kernel), includes more features (floppy, serial, IDE, early sound support) and runs noticeably faster than MkLinux. It requires Open Firmware and supports most PCI Macintoshes and clones.

The MkArchive: Finally, we included the best online collection of MkLinux-ready software, in convenient RPM packages.

• Machines: Power Macintosh 61xx, 71xx, 81xx, 72xx, 75xx, 76xx, 82xx, 85xx, 95xx, Power Computing 100 and 120, and other PC clones.
• MACH Version: 3.0
• Linux Version: 2.0.23
• Disk Space: 400 MB required (500 MB recommended)
• RAM: 8 MB required (16 MB recommended)
• SCSI: Hard Disk, CDROM, Jaz and (possibly) other removables
• Serial: DMA and Modem Control supported
• Video: Motherboard video or video card including A/V and HPV card up to millions of colors.
• X Window System: X11R6.3
  • 1, 8, and 24 bit pixel depth support (no support yet for 16 bit)
  • 3-button mice and trackballs conforming to Apple's ADB protocol
  • 1-button mice use keyboard to emulate 2nd and 3rd buttons
• Ethernet: Yes
• TCP/IP: Ethernet and PPP only
• Appletalk: EtherTalk via netatalk
• SLIP/PPP: supported
• NFS: supported
• HFS: Native filesystem support is provided

Note: Multiple screens, floppy and audio support and support for 603-based systems, Powerbooks and most Performas is not available in this release.

Price: $29.95
Released: February 1997