Re: how to install debian on iMac

[lina <lina.lastname@gmail.com>]

Yes, the current iMac comes with OS X EI Captian version 10.11.3

I do wish to keep the Mac OS, and may give 400GB for it. and 600GB for
debian. My big concern is the fusion driver.

Thanks,

On Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 8:07 AM, Rick Thomas <rbthomas@pobox.com> wrote:
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> 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
>>>
>>> •   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
>>>
>>> Where I can find a step-by-step guide?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>
>> Hi Lina,
>>
>> As noted by another person on the list, there is a fairly complete installation guide at
>>    https://www.debian.org/CD/http-ftp/#stable
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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?"
>>
>> Let's keep the conversation on the debian-user list for the time being.  There may be others who have knowledge to contribute.
>>
>> Enjoy!
>> Rick
>>
>> 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