EFI problem on Macbook install
down vote I'm trying to put ubuntu-14.04-desktop-amd64+mac on a MacBook5,2 model but right after booting into the USB, it gives the error: Could not open "\EFI\BOOT\fallback.efi": 14 Any ideas? Seems...
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[PPC] HOWTO: A wubi style install for PowerPC
This post describes how to do a manual wubi for PowerPC. The system is installed onto a virtual disk so no repartioning/reformating etc is necessary. However, I would still recommend that you make...
View ArticleMacbook Pro 9,2 heating up
I'm using a Macbook Pro 9,2, and with the latest Ubuntu 14.04 update it's been running pretty hot without the fans on (if they are on, I can't hear them). I followed this link, enabled pstate and...
View ArticleInstalling Ubuntu: Arrow keys stopped working when I got to the partition page.
Hello helpful Ubuntu people who know what they're doing [I don't!] I want to dual-partition my G4 PPC Man powerbook with ubuntu - so tha I can continue to use Photoshop etc, but have access to the...
View Article[PPC] HOWTO: Boot PowerPC live/desktop ISOs without burning a CD
So you don't want to waste a CD/DVD, but so far you can't figure out how to boot from USB..... If you have an external USB hard/flash drive that cannot be seen from openfirmware.... Well, if you have...
View ArticleUbubtu & Mac
I have a friend who uses a Mac computer. She wants know if she can do a duel boot with Ubuntu or do a complete install?
View Article[UbuntuGnome] Black screen after installing Nvidia drivers on mackbook pro...
Hi, im have a macbook pro 7.1 with nvidia geforce 320M. Im install with only ubuntu Gnome (no macOS), gpt partition and default partition scheme. update the system and reboot,all work fine (little hot...
View ArticleLate 2008 MacBook WiFi Question
Installed onto late 2008 macbook5,1 with no problems. The only caveat is that I have no wifi. Since it is my only source for internet, it's pretty important. Is there an accepted procedure for getting...
View Article[ubuntu] Access or recover files from Apple hdd with bad S.M.A.R.T. and...
I have a Macintosh HD (hfsPlus) Code: [/dev/sdc2 on /media/ubuntu/Macintosh HD type hfsplus(ro,nosuid,nodev,uhelper=udisks2)] WARNING: GPT (GUID Partition Table) detected on '/dev/sdc'! The util fdisk...
View Article[SOLVED] Can PCManFM 1.2 be used to find files on DVD?
if not, what should I use to find what's on CD/DVD?
View Articleno graphics, no desktop after install on a PPC G5
Got my hands on a MAC G5 ( G5/2.0 DP 4GB), so I downloaded Ubuntu for the MAC (powerPC). I have a small hard drive to test this machines capabilities, I also clean wiped it. So, the live cd boots, I...
View Article[ubuntu] Ubuntu recognises only one core out of four with nolapic booting option
I have a problem similar to one in http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1084622 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1740798 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1631926 i.e. my ubuntu does...
View Article[all variants] Suggestion: Sync music on an iPhone/iPad running iOS 6 or 7...
I have a useful suggestion for the people who have an iPhone/iPad and Linux. As you may know, its not possible to sync music to your iPhone with iOS 6 or 7 Firmware. Apple has encrypted the music...
View Article[ubuntu] Wierd red light out of headphone jack and peeping
So its my school computer and im gonna turn my computer inn in a week or two so i decided to put ubuntu och a stick and rund it. When i started it up the Headphone jack emited a red light and a...
View Articleubi-partman crashed in installing ubuntu 14.04 on iMac
Hi everyone, I have the problem of ubi part man crash during installation of ubuntu last version x64 on iMac as shown on posted picture, guys I need your help Thanks AMANJ...
View ArticleLubuntu PPC on PowerPC G5
First off im no rookie here to any os! run everything from bsd to macos linux and windows because wife insists and Haiku(beos). Heres my issue I boot Lubuntu PPC 14.04 LTS just fine from usb install it...
View ArticleFans run at full speed with macfanctld
I never had an issue with macfanctld before but after installing ubuntu 14.04 and then macfanctld and applscm-dkms the HDD fan and ODD fans are running at full speed. I have looked every where but...
View ArticleMacbook Pro 8.1
Hello to all, I would like to install Ubuntu on my MBP which is version 8,1. I have looked at the hardware page and it appears that there is no recommended Ubuntu version for my unit. My question is...
View Articlepc to macbook user - lots of questions
I haven't used Ubuntu or linux in a while, since switching to Mac years ago actually. I always used Ubuntu though dating back to the original 04.10 release. After switching to Macs I never installed...
View ArticleComputer "sees" wireless APs but won't connect. MBP 7.1, Kubuntu 14.04. BCM4322
Hi all, I originally posted this to AkUbuntu but haven't really gotten any help (don't know how active it is), so I'm posting it here. Not a new user so please don't think I"m a "hit & run" guy. I...
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