Running Linux and UNIX On Mac Hardware

Company	Product	Description
Apple Computer	Darwin (free download or nominal payment for CD set)	The open source operating system core of Mac OS X. Darwin 1.0 is based on FreeBSD UNIX and the Mach 3 kernel. Though aimed at developers, Apple says Darwin 1.0 has "one-click installation." Includes "preliminary support for Intel, allowing developers to begin bringing Darwin to the Intel platform. All sources compile for Intel, and there is preliminary support for some Intel systems. However, in order for Darwin to run on Intel, driver development and work on platform support will be necessary."
	Mac OS X Server	Apple's next-generation commercial server product release in March of 1999. It is based on the same Mach kernel used in MkLinux and inlcudes BSD 4.4 environment. Includes many of the services of AppleShare IP (web, file, print, etc.). Also includes a feature called Netboot that allows recent Mac models to boot and run software from the server.
Debian	Debian GNU/Linux (freeware)	Debian uses the Linux kernel (the core of an operating system), but most of the basic OS tools come from the GNU project. Comes with more than 3950 packages, precompiled software packages. Not generally geared for consumers.
MkLinux.org (formerly Apple)	MkLinux	MkLinux was Apple's port of Linux to Power Macintosh. Based on the Mach kernel (used in Mac OS X). The only version of Linux to work on a NuBus Power Mac. Was at Apple's web site for a while, but was spun off to a separate organization after Darwin was launched.
OpenBSD	OpenBSD for PowerPC and OpenBSD for 68k Mac	A free UNIX derived from the same kernel as NetBSD (next row bellow), but different. Available for multiple platforms. The PowerPC version supports the 750 (G3), G4, and G5. (All PowerPC Macs after the Blue and White G3.) The 68k version supports 68020, 68030, or a 68040 processors.
The NetBSD Project	NetBSD/MacPPC	NetBSD is a free version of Unix available for multiple platforms. Available for PowerPC Macs as well as 680X0 Macs. Runs on a variety of models, including PowerBooks and iMacs. NetBSD is available as a free download and as a CD-ROM.
PenquinPPC	hfsplus for Linux	Package that provides access to HFS+ drives from Linux.
SuSE Linux (German language here)	SuSE Linux 7.0 PowerPC Edition	From this distributor of Linux for x86 systems, the first Mac version shipped in mid-2000. The company says that SuSE Linux "includes all of the Open Source software found in the Intel version, and is identical to use and administer to other SuSE Linux versions." Verision 7 comes on five CD-ROMs containing over 1000 applications, including "image processing software, desktop applications, emulators, and the wide range of available window managers, network tools and editors." It also inlcudes MoL (Mac on Linux), a network-capable Mac OS environment in a window or in full-screen mode. Includes 60 days installation support via telephone, Email and fax.
TurboLinux	TurboLinux for PowerPC PPC version discontinued	A package that included both the Mach microkernel used in Apple's MkLinux and the native kernel ported by Paul Mackerras and the pmac team. A Mac installer let you choose which kernel you want and installs the appropriate control panels, extensions, etc.
Tennon Intersystems 800-662-2410, 805-963-6983	MachTen	The longest-running Unix for Mac (since 1990). Hundreds of applications available. Mach kernel and BSD 4.4 (both of which are used in Mac OS X). Available for Power Macintosh and clones and 680X0 Macs--also runs on PowerBooks. Power MachTen is a faster version for Power Macs.
Terra Soft Solutions, Inc.	YellowDog Linux	Linux server products for Power PC Macs, iMacs, PowerMac G3s, and Blue & White G3s. According to the company , it is " designed specifically for internet, intranet, development, and other mission-critical environments that demand the most out of the operating system."