Re: [ILUG] Linux on PC or MAC?

From: Paul Kelly (longword at domain indigo.ie)
Date: Mon 29 Mar 1999 - 14:25:30 IST

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Noel.C.Carroll at domain life.friendsfirst.ie wrote:
> he's wondering if he should run Linux on a PC or Mac?

PC is probably cheaper and easier. For a PowerPC based Mac, use
http://www.linuxppc.org/

> Does the Mac's strength in Graphics under MacOS translate directly into
> strength under Linux running GIMP?

Nope. Linux' strength is entirely independent. Be aware that running
Linux is a bit of a Culture Shock for a Mac user.

Paul.

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