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MISC JUNK
http://www.debian.org/releases/2.2/powerpc/ch-init-config.en.html
iMac Rebuild Table
Steps | Notes | Done |
Check capacitors | ||
Clean/dust inside | ||
Replace ram and hard drive | 13GB min HD; 2x128MB PC-100 SDRAM | |
For tower, verify video card present | must be ATI, ATI Radeon, or nVidia | |
For tower, remove extra PCI cards | ||
Test/replace battery | 3.5v-3.7v is good; this requires clock set later | |
For tower, cover open slots | ||
Attach keyboard and mouse | ||
Power on | boot Finnix or Mac OS X | |
Record configuration | CPU, Mem, HD, CD, Video, extras | |
Set HW clock date/time to UTC | may not be necessary if connected to network | |
Install Ubuntu from CD | This may be removed if using pre-installed disk | |
Activate network interface | Set to DHCP | |
Update installed software | System Update Manager | |
Install gnome-ppp and ogle-gui, if necessary | modem: gnome-ppp; dvd: ogle-gui | |
Test CD/DVD data and sound | CD-RW test? | |
Test/detect modem, if present | ||
For tower with Zip drive, test Zip | Format, copy to, read from | |
Close up the box | check for loose parts and cables | |
Clean outside cover | case, monitor face (iMac), connector panel, keyboard, mouse |