vansmith is correct, you can run Linux via a virtual machine (probably the easiest way). However it can also be run on its own:I thought Bootcamp wouldn't run Linux.
Are you sure you didn't just forget to take the disc out? I believe Ubuntu has the option to boot directly into the installer off the disc so this could very well be the cause.Oh, and BTW, I wouldn't recommend Ubuntu. I tried it and it just wouldn't work properly. I would install it, boot into it, and it wanted me to install it again.
Yes. You can run it via Bootcamp or as a virtual machine. There is Mac-model specific Ubuntu documention on their site such as this for you iMac:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Intel_iMac
If that's not enough Google it and you'll find plenty of info like this:
How to set up Ubuntu Linux on a Mac -- it's easy and free
How To Install Ubuntu On Your Mac Using Parallels (Technology & Cars)
Enjoy!
I'm pretty sure there's a MacBook tutorial on that same site...have a look around.2 questions.
1. Is there a version specifically designed for MacBook like there is for iMac?
2. I saw someone at my school running ebuntu on their EEE PC. He had designed to look like Mac OS X. Can regular ubuntu do that?
Ah, there you go...a poor man's Mac.A quick google search revealed this. It's definitely ubuntu Linux.
Turn Your Ubuntu Hardy to Mac OSX Leopard – Make Tech Easier
Yep, looks nice and for basic computing will probably work fine. It'll confuse people from a distance anyway.Yeah, pretty much. But it has limitations, I'm sure.
It's the look I'm after, as I'm thinking of getting one of these laptops, loading it with Linux, and using it for notes and things like my friend does.
The "dock" was probably awn which roughly replicates the dock from OS X in case you are/were interested.Positive. It was a linux distribution. He had a dock which shows me it's highly customizable.
For all folks who like to read the basics about Linux on Macs go to:
Linux on your Apple Mac | iLinux |
This site is dedicated to this subject.