[ubuntu_mate] Macbook Retina Iris Pro mid-2015 seems to work perfect with...
Not complaining... :D Everything worked out of the box although there are about a million guides that suggest that is not usually the case. Is there anything I should do to make it work even better?
View Articlebest minimal install for notebook?
So currently I'm running Ubuntu server 16.0.4 lts x86 64bit (natively) on my Mac book. I think using server version might be a mistake (wrong kernel tunning and modules) it runs very hot with just a...
View Article[ubuntu] Issues with Apple Wireless Keyboard caps lock in Ubuntu 16.10
Hey guys, this is a bit of a weird one. I've got an Apple bluetooth keyboard I use sometimes when I'm on the go. It connects fine to ubuntu, and I can do all normal functions without any issue, except...
View ArticleUbuntu not booting - display remains black. (Macbook 12" 2016)
I can get to the screen where it shows options to Try Without Installing, Install and another 2 options. Have tried using nomodeset and intel.modeset=0 but I'm getting black screen with no display when...
View ArticleLaunching lubuntu-14.04.5-desktop-powerpc.iso (DVD-R) freezes a PowerBook G4.
Hello. I downloaded, burned to a DVD, and booted lubuntu-14.04.5-desktop-powerpc.iso to use in a very old (2002) 15" PowerBook G4 1 Ghz with 512 MB of RAM, 60 GB HDD, ATI Radeon video card, etc. I...
View ArticleBlack screen after update
Hi all, I've been using Kubuntu for the past year on my macbook without any problems. Last week I decided to do a "apt-get dist-upgrade" because the normal "apt-get upgrade" held back the latest...
View ArticleRandom freezes on Macbook Pro. Fresh install of 16.04 on a USB 3.0 stick
Yesterday I installed 16.04 on a brand new USB stick (128gb USB 3.0 Samsung) to use on my Macbook Pro (2014 13" 8gb RAM, Quad Core). I am getting random freezes every now and then, that I cannot link...
View ArticleApple Magic Mouse keeps disconnecting and losing settings
Hi, My Apple Magic Mouse keeps getting disconnected every 10-15 minutes, and settings such as pointer speed get lost when it reconnects. It reconnects automatically though. This is what I grabbed from...
View Article13 in. 2009 Macbook (Wifi Issues)
Ubuntu works great on this Macbook. The only thing that I have issues with is the wifi. I tried to update and got this message: Code: ~$ sudo apt-get update [sudo] password for unknown: E: Could not...
View Article2009 13 in. MacBook (Low Graphics Mode)
I installed Ubuntu on this laptop and I got this error window saying "The system is running in low-graphics mode". Any suggestions? After that the options are: Trying running with default graphical...
View ArticleHow to identify boot in Mac?
I have a 2010 MacPro Intel running only Ubuntu Studio 16.04. I installed from a USB stick. When I looked on the drive where the OS is installed, under a partition labeled "unknown" was listed boot/grub...
View Article[SOLVED] Ubuntu doesn't start after installation
Hi all, I have an hard disk with a free partition, an efi partition, a swap partiton and another big partition with some other stuff. I tried to install ubuntu upon the free partition, but it says that...
View ArticleInstalling Lubuntu PPC
I have a iMac G3 350MHz. I would like to use linux on it. At the moment I have Lubuntu loaded on a live CD however I am a mega noob and have no idea how to do much with the command line that it has...
View Articlentpd not working on PPC
Hello folks, I just inherited a Mac mini G4 (circa 2005) and I'm in the process of turning it into a home server. Everything is working surprisingly well so far, but one thing that has not worked is...
View Articlemacmini2,1 will not turn off ? ACPI bug
I am hoping someone will be able to help. I have spent the best part of several days searching the internet and trying various "fixes" to no avail. I have a Macmini2,1 mid-2007 with Intel Core 2 Duo...
View ArticleChange Keyboard Layout to English (Macintosh)
When I installed Ubuntu, I selected English (US). I would like to change the layout to English (Macintosh), so that I can use Mac OS quick keys. I tried to change this in Text Entry. I even deleted...
View Article[other] Vt-D works on mac mini 2011?
Hi! I have a rare cuestion works the VT-d in the mac mini 5.2 model, the one that have the radeon 6630m? I only found two resources of internet, seems YES, but I prefer a real answer:...
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[ubuntu] AFP Share name - Netatalk
Hi Guys, I have a very stupid issue that you probably will know how to easily correct. I use Ubuntu 16.04 LTS with netatalk. Macs access this share via AFP. Although the share name is something i...
View ArticleCollecting $0.02s about whether I have what it takes to run Ubuntu
Hi there. I'm new to the forum and new to Ubuntu. I'm hoping I can get some straight dope about what to do. I'm sort of handy with electronic things but perhaps not handy enough. I managed to make a...
View ArticleWired Connection not working, 'Unmanaged' Macbook (2010)
I've installed Unbuntu on a Macbook (2010) and its been working fine for about one year until the latest upgrade (today March 2017) The Wired Ethernet says its 'Unmanaged' (under Settings / Network)...
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