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Any thoughts on Open Firmware update before Linux installation
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vsurfer
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Nov 17, 2001, 06:58 PM
 
I'm about to install SuSE 7.1 on a G3 400 DV iMac. triple boot OSX/9.1/Linux

Anyone have any obsevations on compatibility with the latest open firmware updates. I am leery that it will mess with things linux.
     
RichardET
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Nov 17, 2001, 09:58 PM
 
I don't think you will experience any real difficulties.

Originally posted by vsurfer:
<STRONG>I'm about to install SuSE 7.1 on a G3 400 DV iMac. triple boot OSX/9.1/Linux

Anyone have any obsevations on compatibility with the latest open firmware updates. I am leery that it will mess with things linux.</STRONG>
     
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Nov 18, 2001, 09:58 AM
 
Thanks Richard.

PS. I see SuSE has just released 7.3
     
   
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