Re: how to install debian on imac?
On Sun, Sep 11, 2005 at 08:58:12PM -0300, Eduardo Trápani wrote:
> Hi!
>
> >I'd like to install debian onto an iMac G5, but im not sure where to start.
> >
> >Whats the best way to install debian from scratch?
> >
> >Do i just use the debian-installer powerpc rc3 cdrom?
>
> No, that will not work.
In any case, you would want to use ther final sarge released ones, not these
older rc3 stuff.
> >Do i need to use the updated kernel at
> >http://people.debian.org/~luther/d-i/images/daily/powerpc64/cdrom64/ to
> >install?
>
> Yes, you have to. I've just done it and I'm really happy to finally
> have my G5 with Debian.
Cool, can you write an installation report and submit it ?
We need to fix the daily-built CD isos now though.
> Please, read the thread "Installing Debian on a iMac G5" on this very
> same list, it's only a week old. It's always best to check the archives
> to see if the subject has already been dealt with.
Hehe.
Friendly,
Sven Luther
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