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Re: AmiWin or Amiga Linux users out there?
« on: August 09, 2007, 07:58:02 AM »
Hi,

I used to run Linux/m68K on my A1200 with full '030, but it's been years (literally!) since I've gone back into it - an old '030 isn't particularly quick, and the AGA chipset doesn't exactly lend itself to anything XWindows-based!

Take a look at the Linux/m68K FAQ: http://www.linux-m68k.org/faq/faq.html

And also see if you can find the old "Watchtower" filesystem to use as a starting point.

As far as I know, the only semi-modern distro for the 68K series is Debian, but not all mirrors carry it.

And, unlike on the PC, don't expect to be able to just bung in a CD - you'll be making lots of use of the command line. Amiga Linux isn't for those unfamiliar with it!

Good luck!

 - Ali

P.S. That's got me thinking, I might also resurrect Linux on my own A3K to see how it runs on an '060...