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Some Macs aren't getting Linux installed.

Some Macs aren't getting Linux installed.

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Chiller9592
Senior Member

670

11-12-2016, 06:33 AM

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I've been attempting to install Linux on my 2006 MacBook Pro. Just in case you're curious, it's the 2006 Core 2 Duo model. Here’s the link for reference: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ma...specs.html This machine features a 64-bit CPU but a 32-bit EFI, which restricts the OS versions you can use. I opted for a 32-bit Linux setup. I've experimented with both Xubuntu and Ubuntu, but I don’t care which one I choose. Various approaches have been tried to create a bootable USB drive—UNETbootin failed, Terminal didn’t work, and the USB boot maker gave me a frustrating error message. Each time I attempt to boot from the flash drive, I’m met with the same frustrating response. What should I do next?

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Chiller9592

11-12-2016, 06:33 AM #1

I've been attempting to install Linux on my 2006 MacBook Pro. Just in case you're curious, it's the 2006 Core 2 Duo model. Here’s the link for reference: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ma...specs.html This machine features a 64-bit CPU but a 32-bit EFI, which restricts the OS versions you can use. I opted for a 32-bit Linux setup. I've experimented with both Xubuntu and Ubuntu, but I don’t care which one I choose. Various approaches have been tried to create a bootable USB drive—UNETbootin failed, Terminal didn’t work, and the USB boot maker gave me a frustrating error message. Each time I attempt to boot from the flash drive, I’m met with the same frustrating response. What should I do next?

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Paper_Ninja777
Junior Member

19

11-19-2016, 06:31 PM

#2

Have you verified the hard drive's condition?

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Paper_Ninja777

11-19-2016, 06:31 PM #2

Have you verified the hard drive's condition?

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ZoloKu
Member

206

11-20-2016, 02:22 AM

#3

Yeah, it's doing just fine... but the hard drive acting up shouldn't stop the laptop from booting off a USB.

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ZoloKu

11-20-2016, 02:22 AM #3

Yeah, it's doing just fine... but the hard drive acting up shouldn't stop the laptop from booting off a USB.

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DraGonX541
Member

189

11-20-2016, 03:14 AM

#4

Yes, the USB is formatted properly.

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DraGonX541

11-20-2016, 03:14 AM #4

Yes, the USB is formatted properly.