Re: PowerBook G4 OS

[Bob Crochelt <rfc56@fastmail.com>]

On Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 09:59:48AM +0100, didier gaumet wrote:
> Le mardi 10 janvier 2023 à 16:32 -0800, Bob Crochelt a écrit :
> > > 
> > Thanks to all who replied.  I appreciate the help and advice.  Think
> > I
> > will just sit tight with the system, as it works fine for what I
> > need:
> > email, a little (slow surfing) and some note writing.
> > 
> > I imagine you have saved me many hours of frustration.
> > 
> > Regards
> > Bob Crochelt
> 
> Hello,
> 
> That would leave you with unmaintained software, though, with obvious
> risks accessing the internet (web, mail, etc...)
> 
> Debian port for a Powerbook G4 is unofficial and I don't know the
> actual state of this port.
> 
> NetBSD, OpenBSD and FreeBSD all seem to have an active and official
> port for the PowerPC G4.
> 
>
Thanks for this information.  I was aware that Jessie is not maintained;
that was the reason for my inquiry.  I will look into your suggestions
Regards
Bob Crochelt