Re: [Sheflug] Amiga Linux?

[Alex Hudson <nospam [at] id-pro.co.uk>]

Craig Andrews wrote:

> I have come upon the opportunity to acquire an Amiga 1200, with monitor et
> al.
> 
> The question is, what is the feasability/simplicity of running a version
> of everyones favourite OS on it? I <think> theres a version of Debian
> available for Amiga hardware? (or is it Slackware. I don't know...)
> 
> Anyway, let me know, and I may just get it and bring it along to a meeting
> to be pulled apart by anyone interested.

Linux won't run on an unmodified A1200, I'm afraid - the processor
('020) isn't good enough. You'll need an expanded A1200 (such as a
Tower, or Blizzard), or an A3000/4000 at least...

Cheers,

Alex.
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