I would be willing to donate $20 towards a new machine to support the Swiki
server.

>Thanks for the supportive words, Roger!  (I'll look into the
>possibility of "Open Source Project Funding" :-)
>
>The problem with Mac OS X (or LinuxPPC, last time I checked) is that
>we're not running standard Mac hardware anymore.  Most of our Mac
>servers are 7600's with NewerTechnology G3 upgrade boards.  We're
>just starting to successfully get OS 9 on these, but it doesn't look
>like there's an OS upgrade path for the upgrade boards.  Minnow is an
>unmodified 9600, but I don't think Mac OS X is expected to run on
>anything but G3's and G4's (but I'd be happy to be corrected about
>this!).  Perhaps one solution is to buy a G4 server and try it with
>Mac OS X when it comes out...
>
>Mark
>
>>Hi Gang,
>>    I'm in the same position as Jerry. OTOH Mark, can GaTech accept
>>small donations from individuals or corporations that are earmarked
>>for a specific project? If enough people cough up $10 or $20, Mark
>>could raise a LOT of money. Remember: peanuts can be filling. Just
>>a thought.




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