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MacMerc: Freeloader Friday Download of the Week: PPC Linux

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 8, 2005

“So, aside from bragging rights, why on Earth would you want
Linux running on your Mac? That’s easy. GIMP is only the tip of the
iceberg when it comes to Linux design applications. Inkscape
(vector drawing) and Scribus (desktop publishing) are just a couple
great Open Source creative apps you won’t find on the Mac. If
you’re in web design, you’ll find Linux grants you faster, more
secure access to your web server.

“So, grab a blank disc and roll up your sleeves. Our first step
is to download and burn a ‘live’ CD that will allow you to boot and
play with Linux on your Mac without making any modifications to
your hard drive…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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