Where can I get Linux for the PowerPC?

There are at least four ways to obtain Linux for the PPC. You can buy a retail copy direct from a vendor (we recommend this as it supports future releases from that vendor and shows them that there is demand), buy a cheap CD-only copy from a third party such as , you can install it over the internet via ftp or you can download an ISO (CD image) from the internet. If you download an ISO image, you'll need access to a CD burner and please keep in mind that ISO images are 650MB or so in size, and depending on your connection, you may decide to buy a CD version.

The following vendors have retail packages (except Debian) and they all have a downloadable version (except SuSE which has limited downloads available).

Note: for detailed information on each distribution click here.

Many users like to download and try several different versions, and when they decide on a version they like, they buy the retail version at least once a year to help support and encourage future releases.