09-17-2008
Hi
I dont know if i have understand your problem
I have an old RS/6000 7025-F50 4*332 mhz with Aix and DEBIAN PPC 4.0 R2 boot is type (Prep) no problem
(just no drivers for SSA loop disks D40 with Linux).
You having small cd file (iso file ) download to make test.
If you not having DVD in your RS/6000 download is 21 cd to install really or 3 DVD
(also you can install same me i have make with SAMBA and mount DVD to other intel computer)
Debian PPC have no problem it is very stable.
(operational Oracle Apex DB2 Apache2 Postgresql Samba PPPOE Squid 3 .....)
Rh is also well but to resovle same problem boot specific model can be difficult
and take long time. I have also 7025-F40 but unable to boot Prep no resolved.
See debian.org site you having some informations and FAQ about PPC Prep boot to resolve
Good luck
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