Re: PowerBook 12"
On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 6:32 AM, MAD<mdecristo@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> I would like to install Ubuntu 9.04 PowerPC on my PowerBook 12" with no
> working CD drive. I have copied the 4 files into the root directory (just
> the top level of my Macintosh HD, right)? I also extract the .iso file and
> copy its contents into my root directory (otherwise, yaboot launches and
> says "unknown or corrupt filesystem"). From OpenFirmware, into yaboot, the
> "install" command does nothing, so I type "live" in, which initializes an
> installer, which restarts the computer, at which point on the top of the
> screen there is a dash-like cursor, and it just freezes there. Then I have
> to restart.
>
> I would really like to start using Linux - I have it already as a VM on my
> Intel Mac Book Pro, and I think it will make my 12" PowerBook very useful.
> Is there anything someone from your Debian group could tell me to help?
I don't know too much about the details you site, but I wonder if you
looked at,
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation#Installation%20without%20a%20CD
(suggested by google).
> Thanks a lot.
> Mark
>
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