[WinMac] Re: Linux

Alex Dearden(pata[at]tampabay.rr.com)
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 21:11:32 -0500

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>"LinuxPPC runs "natively" on PowerPC computers, rather than relying on the
>Mach microkernel, as MkLinux and Rhapsody do. As a result, LinuxPPC is
>about 20% faster than any microkernel-based offerings. LinuxPPC enjoys
>better stability and device support than MkLinux. For example, the floppy
>drive works in LinuxPPC."

But does it offer protected memory and "true" multitasking like MKLinux
is supposed to?? I haven't played around too much with either but would
like to (as soon as I get some time).

Alex Dearden
pata@doglover.com

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