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   DarkMatter to All   
   Re: BeOS on Mac Powerbook (Pre-G3)?   
   27 Jan 04 20:20:10   
   
   From: DarkMatter@thebarattheendoftheuniverse.org   
      
   On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 21:25:15 +1100, John    
   Gave us:   
      
   >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 ...   
      
     Put a hard drive with windows on it in an x86.  Boot windows.   
   Run VMware box, and install BeOs on the target drive.  Perform XP   
   patch.  Remove windows drive, and boot BeOs.   
      
     That was my Athlon XP fix-it experience.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)   

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