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   Message 328 of 1,512   
   John to Alex Wenzel   
   Re: BeOS on Mac Powerbook (Pre-G3)?   
   14 Jan 04 21:25:15   
   
   From: jmoj@removethisyahoo.com   
      
   i did get linux running on the 3400, but it is very slow. probably   
   becuase i only have 40mb memory. I am downloading v5 pro as we are   
   speaking and also yellowdog linux 3.   
   It is a pity, i have it running on an old imb thinkpad. beos only   
   requires 16meg to run ...   
      
   In article ,   
    Alex Wenzel  wrote:   
      
   > > i have a  Powerbook 3400c too, and have tried installing r4.5, nevr got   
   > > it to boot. (tried cd, external hd, internal etc...). No go.   
   >   
   > Thanks for your reply (although it's not good news).   
   > Meanwhile I tried to install R5, but it freezes at BeOS startup screen when   
   > run from CD.   
   > Looks like the end for my trusty 3400c.   
   > Sigh ...   
      
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