[nzlug] Distribution recommendations

Michael J. Knox michael at knox.net.nz
Thu May 10 09:18:31 NZST 2007


> Hi,
>
> I want to be able to run Linux - simply for a word processor - on an
> old clam shell mac. However, the screen resolution is too low for any
> of the Window managers I've tried. I.e. parts of windows disappear at
> the bottom of the screen - making the ever so important "Okay" button
> invisible and the like.
>
> Does anyone know of a distro or a window manager (of course it'd have
> to have a powerpc offering) that would work on this thing? and perhaps
> a recommendation of a word processor?
>

You gould try YellowDog Linux

http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/hardware/breakdown/index.php?hw_cat_id=3

Michael




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