Ubuntu on a Mini

[Sammyinnit]

Hi

Just have a quick look at http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/286331-drive-format-apply-hd-image.html - this thread.

Well, considering what I've mentioned there, I'm not paying again for software, and ubuntu does look better than OSX in my opinion.

How would I go about booting from a Ubuntu install disc, wiping the HD and installing this as a stand alone OS? Cheers

 

[louishen]

Just boot from the Ubuntu CD and the install will lead you through the disk formatting and installation of Linux

 

[swisscow]

Hi

I've just installed ubuntu on an external drive - but the principle is the same. Download and burn a cd of the Ubuntu iso from the Ubuntu website, boot your mac from this cd (I pressed cmd C or ctrl c at boot though on your keyboard I'm not sure what it would be. Let it boot then run the installer - at some point it will ask where you want to install it and the options are pretty clear - go from there.

One note of caution though, you may need to use Refit to bring up the menu to boot Ubuntu - this I would investigate further or get some advice from someone who knows a bit more. If you cock it up you could be left with an unbootable computer.

Hope that helps

 

[Sammyinnit]

Thats my problem atm. I have the PPC latest release on CD. Burnt the ISO direct to disc, but I can't get it to boot.

I'm using a logitech wireless keyboard and dont have a wired USB keyboard to hand. Not sure what to press to have it cold boot from CD?

Would a Live CD respond differently?

Also - Problems with OSX now, since I've put the CD in all I get is rapid flashing white text on black background along the lines of:

lyld: -sh can't open library: /usr/lib/libcurses.5.4.dylib - Some error text and:
init:single user shell terminated, restarting

Just hangs on that