[ubuntu] ubuntu 16.04.1 server on macpro2,1
Hello I just want to post a success story. I was able to install Server 16.04.1 onto a Macpro2,1 (eight core) last week. For reference, these links were a huge help:...
View Articlemtrack right click
Hi, I just installed Ubuntu on an old MacBook(mid-2010). The trackpad was a pain so I searched around and found out about mtrack. I have it installed and have it configured so it works how I want....
View ArticleAny tips fpr using iPod Classic with Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS?
I was just given an iPod Classic, 60GB. In looking at posts on these forums, there does not seem to be any posts since 2014 on using an iPod classic. All I want to do is transfer MP3 and WAV files from...
View Article[ubuntu] Can't boot to installed partitions on MacPro 3,1
I've been unable to boot to my main hard drive successfully since upgrading from Ubuntu 14.04.4 to 16.04.1. I apparently had a 'legacy bios' set up before the upgrade. I have a number of different...
View ArticleMacbook WiFi Issues Ubuntu 16.04 BCM4360 [14e4:43a0] (rev 03)
Hey folks, I'm having issues with WiFi on my Macbook Air 6,2. I'm able to connect using both the broadcom-sta-dkms and bcmwl-kernel-source drivers (hooray!). When I first connect, I have the same...
View ArticleTrackpad not working mouse cursor disappeared after customizing 16.04 macbook...
I recently did a fresh install of Ubuntu 16.04.1 on my MacBook Air (6,2). After doing some customizations (most recently installing xscreensaver, electricsheep, and caffeine), my cursor disappeared and...
View ArticlerEFInd stuck on boot
Hi, I just installed ubuntu on a macbook 10,1 with EFI boot and everything works, now i'm trying to install rEFInd as bootloader, i followed this instruction...
View ArticleMacBook disk choosing not available
Hi everyone. New guy here on the forum. I just installed Lubuntu (XFCE) on an MacBook Pro 2010 13" laptop, which all went fine and dandy. I now want to try out a different Linux Ubuntu flavor but I...
View Article[SOLVED] Can not boot after reinstalling rEFInd, dual boot OS X El Capitan
Hi, I have following system: Mac Mini late 2014, Dual boot Mac OS X El Capitan Ubuntu 16.04.1 with BTRFS (upgraded from 14.04) HardDrive: SSD Partitions: Code:   Device    Start   End Sectors...
View ArticleSeek help making dual boot Mac Mini 1,1 system, with cross permissions.
In my attempt to make a my Mac Mini 1,1 dual boot OSX 10.5 and Ubuntu 14.04, I have set things up incorrectly pertaining to sharing drive space between these OS's. And I don't know how to fix it. My...
View Article[ubuntu] No bootable device - While installing Ubuntu from USB stick on Mac
I want to dual boot linux and osx on my mac. I followed this thread to create a bootable USB stick with Ubuntu on it. I've followed the exact instructions and everything worked fine but when I try to...
View ArticleConfigure Yaboot to be used on another PPC Mac ?
Hi, I have an iMac G5 17" with a dead SuperDrive, and I want to install Ubuntu on it. I also have a PowerMac G5, which is the way I want to install Ubuntu on the iMac. What I thought would work is:...
View ArticleWireless not working (14.04, Macbook 5.1)
Seem to be having issues connecting to wifi. Currently using wired connection which is working fine. I'm running Ubuntu 14.04 on a 2008 Macbook 5.1. Output of lshw -C network is: *-network UNCLAIMED...
View Article[PPC] Firefox 48?
Hi All, Unfortunately we don't have the new Firefox 48 on Linux PPC but Srtest figured out, that it is possible to improve Firefox 47. Quote: Originally Posted by Srtest Currently there is no FF 48 for...
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Black now shows green (MacBook Pro)
I've got a macbook pro running kubuntu (Ubuntu 16.04.01 LTS) some time in the last week or so the blacks started showing up as green bars (check the bottom of the attached picture). I kinda expected...
View ArticleiPod Touch and four letter file names
I recently made the switch to ubuntu, partly because the hard drive on my laptop died and after replacing it I thought I'd give a new OS a go instead of Windows. Anyway, to cut a long story short this...
View Article[lubuntu] 17" Powerbook G4 and R300 graphics drivers.
I've been trying to get lubuntu 16.04 installed on my old Powerbook with little success. I originally started with 12.04 as when I used the 16.04 live cd the computer would boot to a black screen after...
View Article[ubuntu] Macbook turns itself on when plugged in to power (as well as a PRAM...
Hi friends. I'm tinkering with a Macbook Pro that turns itself on when plugged into power. If the laptop is off, lid closed, and I plug it in to charge it just kicks on. I did some reading online and...
View Article[PPC] why Xorg become worst in time on PowerPc G5 ?
Guys i dont understand why on PowerMac G5 we are facing time by time a regression on Xorg org... ox letz explain: from 13.10 to today i sow a big regression on video compatibility on powermac g5 ... in...
View ArticleIt's worth to get a iMac G5 (PowerPC processor) to run Ubuntu 16.04 with...
I would like to get a iMac G5 to have a beautiful and compact computer to my home. I will use it to do the following tasks: * Developing Java and PHP applications (NetBeans, LAMP Package and OpenJDK) *...
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