linux on mac 10.4.11 with parallels

What is the best way to install linux on a 10.4.11 mac with parallels build 1940?

Thanks,
gecko

gecko91 said:

What is the best way to install linux on a 10.4.11 mac with parallels build 1940?

Thanks,
gecko

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Which distro are you having trouble with? It's typically a pretty straightforward process. Some of the versions of Ubuntu have been troublesome, but there are a number of tutorials I can link you to if that's the case.

I tried installing Ununtu 7.10 Desktop i386, but it didn't run.

gecko

Not to sound condescending but you have an intel mac right?

Right. 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo with 2 gigs of memory.

gecko

Give this a shot:

http://infosonic.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/ubuntu-710-install-guide-parallels-macbook-pro/

and this one too..

http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/11/0...0-gutsy-gibbon-in-parallels-desktop-for-os-x/

When it says: Boot the install CD, do I run a new virtual machine that I setup with the iso file of ubuntu that I downloaded?

gecko

gecko91 said:

When it says: Boot the install CD, do I run a new virtual machine that I setup with the iso file of ubuntu that I downloaded?

gecko

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Yes, basically you use the ISO instead of an actual CD.

I got it to work and I thought I should post my solution here:

I downloaded Ubuntu 6.06 from http://releases.ubuntu.com/6.06/ (PC (Intel x86) alternate install CD).

In Parallels I choose Linux and then Other Linux. I left every thing else at the defaults. Under CD/DVD-ROM options I picked Use Image File, and I pointed it at the iso file that I downloaded. It works great!

I don't know what the advantages are of using Ubuntu 7.10, or if there are any big differnces. 6.06 seemed to work well.

Thanks for the help with this,
gecko

Curious that you're sticking to older versions. Is there a reason you didn't download 8.04?

VMware fusion has always been very good at running the latest Ubuntu.
Try installing it with VMware fusion.