[plug] Is anyone looking for a Linux PPC machine?

[Rob Davies]

Try posting on wamug at wamug.org.au local Mac user group.

On 01/05/2005, at 1:28 AM, Matthew PROUSE wrote:

>
> Is anyone looking for a Linux PPC machine?
>
> After two years of faithful service, I am finally parting with my  
> beloved clamshell iBook... and upgrading to a brand new ThinkPad.
> I purchased mid 2003 from a Victorian High School student. New  
> battery purchased in July 2004. Works great with 4.5 hr battery  
> life. Running Ubuntu 5.04 PPC only! No Mac OS available... GNU/ 
> Linux only!
>
>
> TECH SPECS (all devices supported under GNU/Linux):
>
> Clamshell Indigo iBook (Firewire)
>  * CPU: 366 MHz PPC 750CX (G3e)
>  * RAM: 320M SDRAM
>  * Video: 8M ATI Rage Mobility 128
>  * Displays: 12.1" 24-bit SVGA (800 x 600) color active matrix,  
> resolution scaling supports 640 x 480
>  * HDD: 10 GB UltraATA-66
>  * CD-ROM: 24x
>  * USB ports: one (1.1)
>  * FireWire ports: one
>  * Connectivity: 10/100Base-T ethernet and v.90 56k hardware modem
>
>  * Size: (29.4 x 34.4 x 5.2 cm)
>  * Weight: (3.0 kg) with battery
>  * Batteries: 1 with 4.5hr life, 1 with 1.5hr life
>
>  * OS: Ubuntu 5.04 (Hoary) PPC
>
>
> EXTRAS:
>  * Back pack that fits the iBook like a glove
>  * Ubuntu and Kubuntu live and install CDs (Mandriva PPC available  
> on request)
>  * Palm Zire (m150) PDA
>
>
> ASKING PRICE: I am hoping for between 400 and 500 - but all offers  
> will be considered. I just want this machine to go to a good home.  
> Please consider, if you are in the market.
>
>
> MY CONTACT DETAILS:
>
> email: matthew AT doorsproject.net
> jabber: mousematt AT jabber.org.au
> phone: 0433 678 628
>
> -- 
> Matthew PROUSE (matthew AT doorsproject.net)
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