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I have an older model MacBook, with dual boot (OSX and Windows XP). The system no longer boots up, I receive several error messages, and endless reboots. Is there a way to install Ubuntu from USB drive if I can't get OSX or Windows XP to boot properly?

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It depends on why you can't boot into OSX or XP. It would help if you posted the error messages. On the other hand, why not just give it a try? What've you got to lose? – Kelley May 31 '12 at 23:36
What model macbook? Also it is very dificualt to boot usb on macbooks, using a cd will save a lot of trouble, and on certain models booting usb may not be possible without access to a working OSX – mateo_salta Jun 1 '12 at 1:41
Your problem may be your hardware in which case Ubuntu is no more likely to run than OS X or Win XP. Have you run Apple Hardware Test? – irrational John Jun 1 '12 at 11:35

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