Re: how to install debian on iMac
On Feb 20, 2016, at 2:13 PM, Rick Thomas <rbthomas@pobox.com> wrote:
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> On Feb 19, 2016, at 9:31 PM, lina <lina.lastname@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Has anyone tried successfully to install the debian into the iMac with
>> Fusion drive?
>>
>> The basic configuration is
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>> • 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
>> • Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
>> • 8GB 1867MHz LPDDR3
>> • 1TB Fusion Drive
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>> Where I can find a step-by-step guide?
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>> Thanks,
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> Hi Lina,
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> As noted by another person on the list, there is a fairly complete installation guide at
> https://www.debian.org/CD/http-ftp/#stable
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> I've never tried installing Debian on an intel-based Mac before, but as it happens, I do have a MacBook-Pro from about 2007 or so that I recently retired and replaced with with a much lighter MacBook Air. Since your biggest problem is probably going to be getting the installer to boot, I'm willing to work through it with you step-by-step using my MacBook-Pro and your iMac.
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> The first question will be, "Does your iMac have a functioning DVD or CD drive?"
> The second question will be, "Do you have access to the Internet? If so, is it wifi or wired ethernet?"
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> Let's keep the conversation on the debian-user list for the time being. There may be others who have knowledge to contribute.
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> Enjoy!
> Rick
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> PS: And thanks for the kind words from Stephen Allen!
A couple more questions...
Does your iMac currently have a functioning version of MacOs-X installed?
Do you want to keep the option to boot into MacOS-X after installing Linux?
This is possible (it's called "dual boot") but it takes a couple of extra steps -- don't be afraid. It's not complicated!
Enjoy!
Rick
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