Re: Debian (2.6.35) on Mac Mini (late-2010)

[Jerome BENOIT <jgmb65@rezozer.net>]

On 23/11/10 22:11, Jerome BENOIT wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> late macmini works only with kernel 2.6.35 and older:

older -> later

my mistake

> with previous version of the kernel, there are issues with the hard drive.
>
> What is the kernel version of `the "-mac-mini" kernel' ?
>
> Jerome
>
> On 23/11/10 21:35, w f wrote:
> > Previously, with a modicum of difficulty (but eventual success), I
> > installed Debian on a PPC-based Mac Mini. That machine has been long
> > dead and I'm looking to get Deb off my cranky PC tower and onto my new,
> > slim and sexy late-2010 Mac Mini. The i386 installer from the Debian web
> > site fails on this newer hardware; I discovered the Debian wiki page -
> > http://wiki.debian.org/MacMiniIntel - and I've been following that.
> >
> > So ... I downloaded the installed from that wiki site, successfully (I
> > believe) installed the OS (confirmed latest firmware, reformatted MBR,
> > chose the "-mac-mini" kernel, installed GRUB on MBR) but on reboot, I'm
> > faced with the blinking folder icon. The wiki page states that it's
> > normal to get the blinking folder icon for a few (15) seconds, then GRUB
> > should seize control and all would be right. Well - I've been staring at
> > a blinking folder icon for the past half hour; GRUB ain't gonna do
> > nuthin' at this point.
> >
> > Anyone have a clue what I might try next?
> > Thanks!

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Jerome BENOIT
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