What is best version to install on powerpc g4 laptop?
I am trying to get an old laptop that was given to me to work better, so i would like to switch to ubuntu. It is a powerpc g4 1.67ghz powerbook. What os would be best (ubuntu,kubuntu, etc.) and what...
View ArticleHow to dual boot linux and mac os x leapord on ppc?
I want to run ubuntu on my imac g5..... but i also want to keep mac os x 10.5.8 leapord... dual booting seems like a good idea but does anybody know how i would go about doing this? (P.S. does adobe...
View ArticleItunes for ubuntu?
so im dual booting mac osx with xubuntu but id really prefer just single booting xubuntu but i only keep mac osx because of itunes. all my media is purchased through itunes so i need osx just for that....
View ArticleUbuntu 15.04 - Bluetooth not working on MacbookPro(12,1)
Any solutions to resolve bluetooth functionality on Macbook Pro (12,1) (early 2015 Macbook Pro 13). Ubuntu works well other than bluetooth and touchpad functionality.
View ArticleUbuntu 15.04 - Suspect not working on MacbookPro(12,1)
I am unable to suspend Ubuntu 15.04 on Macbook Pro (12,1) (early 2015 Macbook 13 inch). Anyone has it working?
View Articledualboot or singleboot? if so, which flavor?
im currently dualbooting OSX and xubuntu on my 2011 Macbook pro 500GB 4GB RAM (looking to upgrade RAM soon). I would prefer to single boot an ubuntu flavor, but im hesitant to do so because im...
View Article2011 macbook pro- windows or EFI installation?
I dont know weather i should install ubuntu via windows installation or EFI (single boot). I honestly dont even know what EFI is, or does. Iv googled it but it just confused me more.
View Article[UbuntuGnome] grub issues on macbook pro 2009
ok I install Ubuntu-Gnome on my MBP. So everything working great it seems Ubuntu-GNOME has better trackpad support than Unity. However I am issues with grub. When I reboot I get dropped into a grub...
View ArticleHow can i edit rEfind?
I have like 4 ubuntu icons, 3 of which don't work. Only one does. How can i edit the refined boot menu? Im dual booting Mac OS X and Xubuntu btw.
View ArticleInstalling a new SSD on a macbook pro
Hello Ubuntu community, I am currently stumped on getting this new SSD in as my primary drive. I have a Macbook Pro mid 2009 and have also replaced the disk drive for another SSD. The hardware...
View ArticleUbuntu on new MacBook Pro 12,1 MacBook Pro 12,2
Hello, can someone please point me to threads and tutorials on how to make Ubuntu work on the latest MBP (2015 version 13inch 12,1 and 15inch 12,2)? I already searched for it but I could barely find...
View Article[ubuntu_mate] radeon 9000 issues on MATE 14.04
So I replaced a bad HD on my PowerMac G4 with a SSD from OWC. I wanted to install Ubuntu-MATE 14.04 on it. However I am running into serious graphics issues. When I use the following parameters I get...
View ArticleMacbook wont restart after Ubuntu installation
Hi I just installed the latest Ubuntu version on a Macbook late 2009. I had some problems at first (i8042 no controller found-problem) but I was able to handle them. So I installed Ubuntu on a extra 50...
View ArticleDisplay problem with Ubuntu 12.04 or 14.04 on Mac Air (7,2) (2015 release)
Dear everyone, I am pretty new to Ubuntu system and I am trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 on my new Mac Air (7,2) (release on 2015). I did a pretty through search on google but I couldn't find any...
View ArticleUbuntu on MacBook 2015
Has anyone tried or figured out how to run Linux on the new Macbook (the one with only one USB-C port - MacBook8.1 / A1534)? I've tried booting 15.04 and daily build of 15.10 from usb stick - it boots...
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[PPC] Running Debian and Ubuntu as lxc instances on G4 machines
I found a great way to spin virtul instances on Ubuntu and Debian that is not at all resouce intensive for my iBook G4. I am useing lxc to create containers and then using vnc to connect to them. I am...
View ArticleHelp transferring files
Hello, First off, if you respond please put everything in layman's terms as I am not savvy with some computer areas. I am in desperate need of help and have searched so many ancient threads to no...
View ArticleInstalled 14.10 for the first time, computer freezes on bootup - 2009 MacBook
Hey guys, I'm fairly new to Linux in general. I have an old 2009 MacBook sitting around that can barely work as it is, so I thought what the hell, I'll try putting Ubuntu on it. I backed up all my...
View ArticleUbuntu 14.04 does not boot on Mac Mini when usb drive is plugged in
OS X 10.7.5 on 2011 Mac Mini. Ubuntu 14.04 installed on partition of hard drive. rEFInd installed. External USB backup drive. I can not boot ubuntu when the USB drive is attached. If I disconnect the...
View Articleimac fan out of control
I have an iMac 2009 27" I replaced the hard drive with a third party 4TB drive that doesn't a sensor connection to the smc. the fan funs at full speed all the time. With OSX i can control the fan with...
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