linuxppc or yellowdog linux or MachTen

Dear Linux Maniacs,

Which is better and why?  It seems the quickest and cheapest entry is
yellowdog linux for $25.

iTools by Tenon is supposed to work with yellowdog.  Maybe it works with
any linux including linuxppc.  If you know the answer, you win a
million.....

Also, why might Tenon's MachTen be a better option than Linux?
Apparently, its real Unix running, not a scaled down version which is
linux.  Right?

Anyway, I am interested in running mySQL and PHP and am looking for the
best platform to do so.

linuxppc vs yellowdoglinux vs MachTen

Humbly yours w/ Great Ignorance and Gratitude,

Dave

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