Unix Resources
Apple Computer is supporting a project with The Open Group - Research Institute to port Linux, a freely distributed UNIX like operating system, to a variety of Power Macintosh platforms. MkLinux operates on the The Open Group Mach (PMK1.1) microkernel, running natively on the PowerPC microprocessor.
Darwin is the core of Mac OS X. The Darwin kernel is based on FreeBSD and Mach 3.0 technologies and provides protected memory and pre-emptive multitasking. Darwin runs on PowerPC-based Macintosh computers and a version is also available for x86-compatible computers.
NetBSD/Mac68k (sometimes called MacBSD) is a port of NetBSD to the Macintosh. It currently works on a limited number of Macs though work is always being done to get it working on more. NetBSD/Mac removes the Mac OS from RAM and loads itself in instead. There is no Mac OS emulation. It completely takes over your machine. It is close to being working on a some quadras. I believe it works on a few powerbooks as well.
Minix is a version of Unix with no AT&T code in it. I don't know much about it but there is a web page with more info. As far as I know there is no PPC native version and no TCP/IP support. MacMinix was recently made free to the public.
MachTEN is a commercial product made by Tenon Intersystems. MachTEN runs on top of the Mac OS. It is essentially an application the runs with the Mac OS. It runs on all Macintoshes and you can get it with X. The X server is very fast.
Founded in 1994, Red Hat is a market leader in open source operating system (OS) software, services and information. Along with its award-winning open source Red Hat Linux OS, Red Hat offers a full line of services, including telephone support, on-site consulting, developer training, certification programs and priority access updates, making Red Hat a leading resource for knowledgeable, innovative, mission-critical open source solutions.
TurboLinux/PPC The version for PowerPC systems from Pacific Hi-Tech is a combination of the MkLinux effort and the native Linux kernel developed by Paul Mackerras. The operating system installs from the Mac OS, and includes tons of helpful software, including the Afterstep and K desktop environments, Netscape Communicator, the Apache web server, X Windows, the OffiX productivity suite, and AppleTalk connectivity through Netatalk. Documentation comes in both online and printed formats, and tons of additional utilities are included in the package. Real technical support via email is part of the package.
Yellow Dog Linux is a cutting edge Linux distribution which contains the latest and greatest in open source software. Built upon the PPC Linux Kernel, Yellow Dog Linux is ideal for both the commercial service provider seeking a rock-solid, fast server environment and for the home-user who desires a stable, easy to use and maintain work and play system.
The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography. OpenBSD supports binary emulation of most programs from SVR4 (Solaris), FreeBSD, Linux, BSD/OS, SunOS and HP-UX.
UTK Linux discussion listserv - The listserv name is utklinux.
To join utklinux:
Send the e-mail message: "sub utklinux your_name" (i.e., sub utklinux Jane Doe) to: listserv@utkvm1.utk.edu
To remove yourself from utklinux:
Send the e-mail message: "signoff utklinux " to: listserv@utkvm1.utk.edu Make sure you send the mail from the same source/host you used when you joined the list.
To send mail to or ask questions of the utklinux discussion listserv:
Send the e-mail message to: utklinux@utkvm1.utk.edu.
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