September 13th, 1999
[7:00 AM] Powerlogix Bundles Linux with All G3 and G4 Upgrade Cards
Powerlogix today announced plans to bundle LinuxPPC 1999 with all PowerLogix G3 and G4 upgrade cards. According to PowerLogix:
The LinuxPPC bundle will be added to the PowerForce accelerator package and will start appearing in distribution channels within ten days. The Mac Observer Spin: This is certainly an interesting turn in today's climate. With Linux usage on the rise, this is sure to help foster support for Linux in the Mac community. This could be taken as a shot across the bow of Apple in reaction to the G3 ROM block issue as well. While LinuxPPC would not work on a G4 upgraded ROM blocked Blue & White either (the machines are stopped well before the operating system kicks in), some combination of a ROM fix and LinuxPPC might possible get around the block. Mind you, we have no evidence of this, it is only speculation. In any event, this is a great opportunity for both Powerlogix and LinuxPPC. Certainly buyers of upgrade cards are not afraid of opening their Macs and playing with them. This agreement places an extra tool in front of them. The popularity of Linux on a Mac, a powerful combination indeed, could be enhanced. |