ok great, I looked into Linux and I was told that with this:

GXT6500P Power Graphics Adapter

there would be trouble installing the powerpc version of Linux on it due to the video card.

for example Fedora-ppc on IBM 9114-275 (Intellistation 275)

"I have installed Fedora core 9 ppc on the Intellistation 275 and the
Intellistation was flawless. I to have the problem with the color. The
Graphics adapter in the 275 is the IBM GXT4500P. The resolution is 1280
by 1024 but the colors are off"

Would the ppc version of say Gentoo or some of the other versions work with this video adapter problem or should I investigate purchasing Aix from IBM or wait till a version becomes available on ebay?

Thanks for any clues on this one.