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Question about OSX and Linux apps

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DoMeHardR

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Will linux programs compile and work under the PPC and OSX? Do some work and some don't? Will they work if I install gentoo or yellowdog? I ask this because I was seriously considering switching over to a 12" powerbook. This would be for when I go to college. Another question I had, if you get applecare, does it void the warrenty if you buy ram from crucial and install it yourself?
 
If you can compile a Linux app to run on PowerPC, it'll tend to work properly (many of them can run in Apple's X11 implementation that is optional during the Panther install, or downloadable for Panther separately). There's a project out there called the Fink Project which is geared towards making various Linux apps Mac-friendly. Of course, if you run Linux itself, you can run any PPC-compiled Linux app without much trouble.

As for AppleCare, it won't void your warranty to install extra memory yourself. It's considered a "user-installable part" and the design is meant to let you insert the memory without doing anything dangerous. You might want to remember to take the memory out if you send the unit in for service, but even then I'm not sure if it's a major concern.
 
Aurelius pretty much summed it up about *nix apps.

About your warranty concerns, I don't think installing memory ever voids it.
 
3rd party RAM won't void the warranty...it is considered a Customer Installable Part (along with Airport) and as such we let customers do that kind of stuff...now if you wanted to put in a larger HD then I would say get it configured with it because while that won't void the warranty, it will NOT cover any damage caused by the install of the drive nor will it cover the drive it's self so just get it configured with the largest drive you can afford then go external FW
 
An external FireWire drive is also external... it's very easy to just grab it along if you want to.

OT: Hey giggle... long time no see! :p
 
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