2 Jan
2007
2 Jan
'07
12:33 a.m.
Chuck Guzis wrote:
Yeah, no kidding--someone game me a Mac 6100/60. Not
very exciting,
but I've upgraded the memory to 40 MB and added a 4GB hard disk from
parts in my hellbox.
So, does anyone have any first-hand experience with Linux on one of
these critters? Is it worth the installation trouble?
I vote with Mr. Kaiser - MacOS is going to be the most useful and
least painful option on a 6100. If you want Linux or <mumble>BSD, the
6100/60 is a *really* bad fit. There will be P-II and P-III PeeCees
lining the curbs for the next 2 weeks. They'll be faster and less hell.
Besides, if you run MacOS, there's an astounding array of goodies to
stick in that expansion slot, including a G3 upgrade. There's one at
the Goodwill here (untested) for about $25, IIRC. Remember the V8
Vegas? :^)
If you're interested in a Unix-able Macintosh, a Blue & White G3 is a
really nice box. They can be had for $30-50 if you lurk a bit, and
they're *fast*.
Doc