How or which version of dmg2img will create less than 7 partitions?
I know this sounds a little bit of a crazy question or a strange task, but the dmg2img1.6.2 package I am using, creates 7 partitions in my file, which stops the program from running. I need it to cause...
View ArticleHow to tweak hibernate function on macbook air (5,1)
I have a dual boot macbook air 5,1 with Xubuntu and OSX. I followed the links below to enable hibernate mode, which seems to work when I type Code: sudo pm-hibernate . I have three issues left, I would...
View ArticleHow to install 14.04 on a Macbook
I have been using Ubuntu on this Macbook since 8.04 and the latest version I have is 13.10. I recently experienced some type of power outage and the computer boots to the log in screen but doesn't...
View ArticleProblem boot macbook pro ubuntu 14.04
Hey, i am currently experiencing problem with the boot of my computer. I had to install ubuntu on my macbook pro 13' from july 2009 for my master thesis and, finding it very convenient, i adopted it in...
View Article[SOLVED] multi boot Ubunto12.04,Ubunto1.04 in mac by using rEFIT
I'm trying to triple boot Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 14.04 and mac OS. So I installed the two versions of Ubuntu in two partitions on my mac hard drive. When I reboot my system only the latest installed...
View Article[ubuntu] Graphics Issues and Crashing with Ubuntu on Mac
I am using ubuntu 14.04 LTS on a 2010 mac book. My graphics card is a Nvidia 320m. I use i3wm with LightDM. Usually the graphics mess up (virtical lines, boxes etc..) but sometimes this does not...
View Articleinstall to usb, for mac
hi all i have a macbook air 2,1 (late 2008 9400) That has a failed SSD in it. I would like to install ubuntu on a USB stick and run it from there. I've installed ubuntu on usb drives quite a few times...
View Article[ubuntu] Really Stupid: No EFI for "64-bit Mac" distribution
Alright, so I've got a Mac, and I'm wanting to install Ubuntu. I look through the options, and I see "64-bit Mac" as an option. Perfect! Except wait... not perfect. Because the normal 64-bit release...
View Article[ubuntu] (Noob Dual Install) Can I safely use Boot Repair to convert to EFI...
Noob question here but I want to make sure I don't nuke my dual install. I'm following these directions to install an Ubuntu partition on my OS X MBP Retina. I'm at the part where it says I should use...
View ArticleWifi not working mid 2010 macbook pro.
Hello everyone, I am new here, so sorry if this is a silly question, but I really wish to use linux in the future, and guessed now was the time to learn. I had installed Ubuntu 14.04 on my macbook...
View Article[ubuntu] Need Help - Ubuntu on Late 2011 Macbook Pro
Hi, So I have just dual booted the latest version of ubuntu (14.04) on my late 2011 macbook pro, and have noticed a few problems that I would love to get fixed. My macbook has the Intel 3000/AMD...
View ArticleMacBook Air rEFIt Ubuntu partition won't go away
I installed Ubuntu using rEFIt on my MacBook Air. I removed the Ubuntu partition and re-sized OS X 10.9.2 partition but when I boot up my Mac, Ubuntu option is still there. I didn't use SWAMP because...
View Article[ubuntu] Macbook Air Magic mouse wont work properly with ubuntu and is too...
I am new to ubuntu like ive had it for 10 minutes and the magic mouse on macbooks is unusable on ubuntu its so sensitive it spazis out and is just unusabe. Yes these settings can be changed but I am an...
View ArticleLubuntu 14.10 PPC Live CD Doesn't Advance Past Splash Screen
Greetings: I have a heirloom G3 full-RAM 900mHz iBook with a long defunct/dead hard drive according to S.M.A.R.T. I wish to at least partially resurrect it sans HD via a Live CD by whose LibreOffice...
View ArticleXubuntu Macbook Late 2009 Problems
Hi all, I installed Xubuntu 14.04 on my Late 2009 Macbook White and I have to say even though I really love it, it's giving me a few issus. Firstly sometimes when it comes out of hibernation it's...
View ArticleAny way to get more details on the mactel ppa repos--what the packages do?
Quote: After going thru this process I went back to the mactel-support ppa and tried to look at other packages that might be helpful . . . particularly anything that might help with a "jumping cursor"...
View Article[lubuntu] Gnome Power manager says AC power is in all the time, and battery...
Recently, installed lubuntu 12.04 on an old powerbook G4 (12") and the Gnome power manager always says 'adaptor is online' and when I add the Battery indicator to the panel, nothing happens, no icon,...
View Article[xubuntu] Install Xubuntu on Macbook Pro
Hi today i messed up my gentoo install so hard that i coould not save it anymore. so now i decided to install Xubuntu on my Macbook Pro 8.2 The tryout worked very fine and i decided to install it so...
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ubuntu 14.04, no wifi, macbook air
hey guys, Today I installed Ubuntu 14.04 for the first time. It is my first Linux OS and naturally I wasn't sure why my Wifi did not work from the beginning. I started searching for answers and found...
View ArticleNew Linux user installing Ubuntu on a Macbook Pro 5,1
Hi, very new to Linux. I recently acquired a Macbook Pro with a hardware revision of 5,1. I was just wondering if I should be taking any specialized steps from what is already on the 5,3 wiki page, or...
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