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Re: Lubuntu 12.04 Powerpc

 

I did have a dig around, not sure where they went. I'll ask :)

Regards,

Phill.

On 5 February 2012 00:38, ∅ <maps.backward@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  i noticed that. and the alternates aren't…?
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> On 02/04/2012 03:41 PM, Phill Whiteside wrote:
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> From looking at http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/daily-live/current/ all
> the current iso's are CD sized..... quick grab one now!
>
>  Regards,
>
>  Phill.
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> On 4 February 2012 22:24, ∅ <maps.backward@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>>  Phill,
>>
>> I know we've had poor results from people installing Ubuntu + LXDE and
>> then removing all the unnecessary bits (PureLXDE). Given that this is an
>> Ubuntu ISO, this isn't equivalent is it?
>>
>> wxl
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>>
>> On 02/04/2012 12:51 PM, Phill Whiteside wrote:
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>> For Alternate, you don't need Ethernet. It is needed for minimal install.
>>
>>  Regards,
>>
>>  Phill.
>>
>> On 4 February 2012 19:20, ∅ <maps.backward@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>>> Ethernet is always a good choice. I can't remember if this is a
>>> necessary step or not.
>>>
>>> Minimal will work but live CDs should work. However you need to verify
>>> the MD5s and burn CDs at slowest possible speeds preferably with verify.
>>> Try a different CD brand, too.
>>>
>>> I'm burning 12.04 desktop (for PPC) to CD for the first time today and
>>> will report my experiences on my PowerBook G4 to the mailing list.
>>>
>>> By the way, you should join us on IRC!
>>>
>>> wxl
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>  ------------------------------
>>>  On Feb 4, 2012 10:02 AM, Daniel Koch <drk3426@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> My subscription for my Ubuntu account has always been assigned to the
>>> gmail address shown below. I just inadvertently sent an e-mail from work
>>> last week and I got a string of e-mails back to my work address via the
>>> "reply" button. Since I brought it to everyone's attention, they've been
>>> respecting it and e-mailing to gmail - thanks one and all! Still trying to
>>> boot. Every couple of days I've been downloading and burning the daily
>>> build. I've tried both the DVD download and the standard install CD and I
>>> never get past the black screen with the boot prompt. It says to enter "c"
>>> for cdrom, but when I do, either nothing happens or I get an error message.
>>> Phil sent me a link for the minimal install. I've never done anything like
>>> that before, but I'm gonna try. I first have to run a network cable to the
>>> basement as I've been relying on a wireless connection down there and I
>>> doubt that the mini install will recognize it - am I correct? These old
>>> Macs seem to be particularly prickly when it comes to booting from a live
>>> CD. I'll report as soon as I have any information that would be of use to
>>> you. Thanks for reaching out.
>>>
>>> Dan
>>>
>>> On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 11:37 AM, ∅ <maps.backward@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>>  dan did you get your subscription changed? if not you should
>>>>
>>>> On 01/31/2012 06:09 AM, Dan Koch wrote:
>>>>
>>>>  Thank you for accepting me into this loop and I look forward to the
>>>> e-mails. However, please direct all future e-mails to drk3426@xxxxxxxxx.
>>>> Sending from this address was a mistake, and I would like to avoid an
>>>> uncomfortable conversation with my boss. Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dan Koch
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> *From:* ∅ [mailto:maps.backward@xxxxxxxxx <maps.backward@xxxxxxxxx>]
>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, January 28, 2012 1:49 PM
>>>> *To:* Julien Lavergne; carsrcoffins23@xxxxxxxxx
>>>> *Cc:* ∅; Phill Whiteside; dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx;
>>>> lubuntu-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> *Subject:* Re: Lubuntu 12.04 Powerpc
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ok Dan you and I got some testing to do!!!!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>   ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 28, 2012 6:49 AM, Julien Lavergne <gilir@xxxxxxxxxx><gilir@xxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Le 01/28/2012 04:45 AM, ∅ a écrit :
>>>> > Does anyone know the status of official PPC builds when 12.04 is
>>>> > official? Julien?
>>>> PPC is available for testing. It will be official if the ISO is tested
>>>> during 12.04 development cycle, like other ISO. So yes, it's officially
>>>> on the way :)
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Julien Lavergne
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
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