[ubuntu-uk] Re New To Linux OS

[ian deare]

Many thanks for your replies,

Yes I do have the Ubuntu v5.04 for ppc. Description of my machine as 
follows:

(http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac/stats/powermac_5500_275.html)

The Apple Power Macintosh 5500/275, based on the Gazelle architecture, 
features a 275 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB of RAM (up-graded to 128 
MB), a 4.0 GB hard drive, 2D/3D graphics acceleration, and a TV tuner in a 
sleek black all-in-one case with a 15" color monitor.Unfortunately, this 
model was sold only in Europe. (c1997/98)

Boot from CD for macs can be enabled with a very easy keyboard shortcut - 
hold down c key on start-up, and the start-up disc can also be defined in 
the control panels - both of which I have tried!

I must warn that it can be a strange and tempremental machine, i.e. after 
re-initialising my hard-drive, failing to install Ubuntu, re-installing mac 
OS 8.6... It is now refusing to accept my midi connection!

But I will continue to work on the problems. Please also be aware that I am 
not on-line, I am using public access pc's. So unfortunately downloads must 
fit on a floppy, and I have previously had difficulties downloading mac 
software via pc.

Once again my thanks for your help, and all help is welcome...

Ian