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

[Daniel Pearson]

Its already sold ;)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Davies" <rob at rjdarts.com>
To: <plug at plug.org.au>
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: [plug] Is anyone looking for a Linux PPC machine?


> 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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