Ubuntu to drop PPC and Cell processor Support!

[Fei's Nik]

I am glad I switched back from Ubuntu to Yellow Dog Linux when I did, as Canonical announced that they are dropping support and will no longer make an official PPC version of Ubuntu. Good news for Terra Soft Solutions, as people should be switching to Yellow Dog Linux for their PPC Linux needs.

Ubuntu Decides to Axe PowerPC Version, Cites Lack of Resources

The PowerPC edition of Ubuntu will be reclassified as unofficial. The PowerPC software itself and supporting infrastructure will continue to be available, and supported by a community team. Translation by OSNews.com: Ubuntu PPC can shake hands with the dodo.

[Fei's Nik]

Since Ubuntu for PPC Macs was axed, what should PowerPC Linux users do?

Ubuntu is a very popular "new dog" to Linux distros but recently dropped their PowerPC support. Yellow Dog Linux was making Linux for PPC Macs, IBM servers, etc. way before it was socially acceptable to run Linux and they still do. With YDL 5.0 coming out at the end of February and Ubuntu ending official support for PPC, now is the time to switch!

[ssam]

if you dont need official support ubuntu is still available for powerpc.

ISOs are at
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/release ... y/release/

[TekMate]

if you dont need official support ubuntu is still available for powerpc.

ISOs are at
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/release ... y/release/

For businesses unofficial is not likely to be used. For home users it won't make a difference.