README DR3

Table of Contents ================= Introduction Machine List Partitioning your Hard Disk Basic partitioning information Estimating space requirements Partitioning your disk(s) Repartitioning Existing Disks Partition Types and Names Drive Setup Apple HD SC Setup pdisk Installing the Mac OS-side files Once you are in the MkLinux Installer Getting started with MkLinux Logging in as root Creating a user account Mounting the CD Installing a package Removing a package Where to go next Books Online Thanks Last words Introduction ============ Welcome to MkLinux Developer Release 3! MkLinux, as you probably realize, is Apple Computer's Mach 3-based version of the GNU/Linux operating system. Versions of MkLinux run on the Intel, PA-RISC, and PowerPC architectures. This disc contains the version of MkLinux which runs on PowerPC-based Apple Power Macintosh and related systems. With DR3, MkLinux binary executables are compatible with the other PowerPC Linux systems (e.g., LinuxPPC). In addition, MkLinux file systems are byte- order compatible with other (e.g., Intel-based) Linux file systems. Also, MkLinux DR3 supports dynamic shared libraries, for greatly reduced disk and RAM storage and faster program loading. Developer Release 3 has been a long time (over a year!) in development. It supports many more machines since the last release (DR2.1) and offers much more flexibility in terms of installation options. As a result of this flexibility, the installation process has become rather more complex. We have tried to retain as much simplicity as possible, however! If, after reading these notes carefully, you still have trouble getting MkLinux to run, please make use of the wide variety of user-contributed support resources. Specifically, you should start with the "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) on Apple's MkLinux web page (www.mklinux.apple.com). If the FAQ does not help you, please use the MkLinux mailing lists. The "mklinux-setup" list is probably most appropriate for problems you might encounter while installing MkLinux DR3. Submit your question (in detailed form) to the mklinux-setup email list (the MkLinux web site has links to a sign-on form). The members on the setup list are very helpful and knowledgeable about a wide range of machines. Please do not contact directly Apple Computer's MkLinux team or Prime Time Freeware for support on MkLinux. Put simply, neither organization has the resources to help you. You will get better results with the FAQ and mailing lists. Machine List ============ MkLinux DR3 will run on the following PowerPC-based Macintoshes: Power Macintosh 6100 Power Macintosh 9500 Performa 61xx Power Macintosh 9500/180MP Workgroup Server 6150 Power Macintosh 9515 Power Macintosh 7…