Why would anyone bother with Apple? [was: Re: [plug] SME PC hardware linux supplier?]

[Cameron Patrick]

Craig Ringer wrote:

> On x86 I think Linux does impose the limitations, but not as
> strictly.

There's a kernel config option somewhere to enable support for less
brain-damaged partitioning schemes (i.e. those typically used on other
architectures).  However, it might not be possible to convince the
BIOS and/or boot loader to boot off a disc partitioned like that.

Cameron.