How to install Ubuntu Linux on a Mac

@vhansen (2029)
United States
January 18, 2007 10:32am CST
Does anyone know how to install Ubunto Linux onto an iMac from a cd? This is an old G3 that's abit quirky.I was hoping to install the Linux and give it some new life.Any suggestions?
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Lydia1901
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
22 Jan 07
Sorry but I can't help you there because when it comes to computers, I have no clue what is going on.
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vhansen
@vhansen (2029)
• United States
22 Jan 07
That's okay.I know people who don't even know how to use one.That to me is just horendous.;-)
SamuelRSmith
@SamuelRSmith (32)
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22 Jan 07
I thought Linux was designed for intel based processors (basically Intel and AMD processors), and the one in a G3 is a powerPC processor, is it not?
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vhansen
@vhansen (2029)
• United States
23 Jan 07
Yes,it is.BUT that's why I picked Ubuntu.According to the Pure Mac site under Alternative OS,it will also run on a G3.The reason I wanted to put it on is because the Panther install on it is messed up.I bought it used and didn't give much which means no install dics.I had the Ubunto so I thought I'd give it a shot.
eu_ursuletzu
@eu_ursuletzu (1197)
• Romania
4 Feb 07
well..im really sorry but i cant help you...
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vhansen
@vhansen (2029)
• United States
4 Feb 07
That's okay,thank you for responding.
blueman
@blueman (16509)
• India
24 Jan 07
i know how to install linux on a windows platform but doesn't know much about mac, and i do not think it would be very different from how you install it, i think you should try booting with the Cd and follow the on screen instructions.
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vhansen
@vhansen (2029)
• United States
24 Jan 07
I did.It didn't work.I read an article that said I would have to partition the hard drive.I don't know how to do that.I may just give up and sell the thing.
dynaweb
@dynaweb (168)
• United States
24 Jan 07
You will have to get a program that partitions disk space. I dont know if MAC has one built in or not. The Linux CD will have one built in, but it MAY munch your MAC install, so best to use one from MAC first since you already have that one installed. Make a part that is 2GB for LINUX SWAP and one that is at least 4GB for the LINUX OS. Then run the livecd and install. For more specific help, open a new thread at http://www.linuxboards.org
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vhansen
@vhansen (2029)
• United States
25 Jan 07
Thank you,I'll go take a look.I've heard that Linux is good and really want to give it a try as well as getting that old Mac working right.