![]() ![]() Worst case, the FS is butchered, need checking sudo fsck.hfsplus /dev/sdx# If fails, try sudo mount -t hfsplus -o remount,force,rw /dev/sdx# /mount/point Hardisks sudo mount -t hfsplus /dev/sdx# /mount/point Might need hfsplus kernel module sudo modprobe hfsplus Mount img as disk sudo mount -t hfsplus -o loop ~/Projects/Apple/PowerMac\ Software.img /mnt/iso/ Seems the G5 can read the disks but if modified by software is unkown by me growisofs -dvd-compat -Z /dev/sr0=en_windows_10_consumer_editions_version_2004_圆4_dvd_36d61c40.iso -use-the-force-luke=spare:none l would list partitions (handy to check if indeed iso or hdd image or something else burn dvd from Linux And the topic of "It cannot boot from USB", Yeah, go buy a new mac while i play in OF and have all the fun :D Comvert DMG (if diskimage) to isoĭmg2img PowerMac\ Software.dmg -v mac.iso Images found on the web are a curious thing, not everyone is stating for what purpose they are or if they are for PPC. Buying the real thing is also a bit weird, a previous owner paid for the OS, why would i need to repay someone some of the money? Anyway, its either macosx or Linux, I have legal disks of OS9 and OS10, just not compatible with this machine yet. My personal collection of disks wont help and the only thing sofar legally booting is a copy of a G4 harddisk I have. ![]() Found upgrade disks and disks that wont boot. Sadly, either pirates are dumb, or I cant find the correct disk to ressurect this thing. an Target medium for holding the final OS would be handy, one could go for an empty SATA harddrive, wich is my plan. Most commonly one need to get a Install medium of some sorts and boot this. ![]() These are personal notes, I dont plan on writing a tutorial or a 1-2-3 step. First things first, get an OS working on this beast of a heavy aluminium thing. The PPC is a intresting architecture I plan on exploring. The Graphics card glitching and battery flat. Ive recently acquired a Powermac G5 from a friend/org, it did not come with any discs nor harddisks. Personal Notes on Installing software on a Powermac G5 ![]()
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