Is there a way how I can install a Linux OS on my power PC iMac G3?

Question

Hi there... I have 5 Power PC iMac G3's at 700MHz that I have upgraded to 1GB Ram and a 120GB Hard Drive and I want to install a Linux OS. I have searched in google and youtube for Power PC based Linux OS and they seem to be impossible to find. I know that there must be some Power PC Linux out there. Is there any one that could give me a list of Power PC based Linux OS or some help where to find them? Thanks for your help...
Kevin

Answer 1

Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, Mandriva, openSUSE all support the ppc architecture.

Answer 2

You want Yellow Dog Linux which is the PPC version of Linux

Answer 3

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