Macintosh (Mac) is a line of computers produced by Apple Inc. that are designed with proprietary hardware and run the Mac OS operating system.
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“Mounting Failed” Message After Downloading Ubuntu 12.04 to My Mac?
I have been sitting here for the last few hours trying ti install Ubuntu 12.04 LST to my Ibook G4 and Powerbook G4. After downloading Ubuntu 12.04 I got a "mounting failed" message. Could it be that I ...
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How can I find out appropriate drivers for Unknown on iMac?
I Installed Ubuntu 13.04 on my iMac.
How can I find out which drivers to select for "Unknown"? (nothing else is written in Software & Sources -> Additional Drivers).
If I select this component ...
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Change GRUB2 boot device
I have a MacBook Pro, and I use rEFIned to dual-boot Ubuntu and Mac OS X. In case I ever messed anything up, I installed Ubuntu on an external hard drive. However, I messed up the setup so I installed ...
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Filemaker pro on Ubuntu
I am seriously considering migrating to an Ubuntu OS for my small business. I currently use Filemaker Pro for my invoices and reports, and I was wondering if I could use that in an Ubuntu environment.
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how to properly install ubuntu on imac? (bootcamp)
I installed bootcamp on iMac few years ago. Two systems (Windows Vista and Mac OS X 10.4) work just fine... I downloaded Ubuntu 13.04, burned it to the DVD and it works perfectly (I didn't install it ...
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Convert Ubuntu 13.04 to mac error
I'm following this tutorial http://ubuntuguide.net/how-to-make-ubuntu-12-04-look-like-mac-os-lion and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpENgOt0_JI
But I'm getting this error:-
Reading package ...
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Mac Partioning problem
During Partioning "set up Ubuntu alongside mac" does not show and choosing something else makes it vv difficult
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Four GUIs off USB Boot
I am booting Ubuntu on a mac off of a USB drive. When I start it up there is a black screen giving me the options to try Ubuntu, install Ubuntu, or 2 other options. I select try Ubuntu and four GUIs ...
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Files are locked on ubuntu when copied from my mac or pc
I have installed ubuntu on my old computer, fresh install etc. etc. hope to use it as a central store for media, backups as well as use xbmc on it to play stuff on my TV.
Problem i am getting at the ...
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How to boot from secondary internal disk on mac by using mac default bootloader? [closed]
I installed Ubuntu on that disk, but I cant boot it anymore, but the the auto-booting after the installation. Does anyone have idea how to fix it please?
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installation of iTunes Producer
Just needed to know if Ubuntu 13.04 on 8gb USB Stick Flash Drive and running on a machine which has Win 7 would accept iTunes Producer (not iTunes) for installation?
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iMac (4,2) won't recognize Ubuntu cd
I've recently recieved an old iMac from a friend (model: iMac 4,2). As I enjoy fiddling around with pc's I decided to install Ubuntu on it to relieve some of the pressure the current OS (Mac 10.4.11) ...
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Stuck partition on Mac.
After I used rEFIt to put Linux on my mac, it tried installing windows, but I stopped it. The partition doesn't show up in terminal or disk utility. It's like a 'ghost' partition and it shows up when ...
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Mac OS VirtualBox Appliance for Ubuntu 12.04 for purchase?
Is there a Mac OS VirtualBox Appliance for Ubuntu that one can purchase? Specifically, I have the 64 bit 12.04 version that would act as a host.
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No network interfaces detected when installing Ubuntu Server on Mac Mini
I have a new Mac Mini (MacMini6,1 late 2012) that I would like to install Ubuntu Server 13.04 (ubuntu-13.04-server-amd64+mac.iso) on. But it seems like Ubuntu Server isn't able to detect my network ...
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My unity pannel on cairo dock doesnt work
I just upgraded my Ubuntu to 13.04 and installed mac theme from Noobslab and installed Cairo Dock. The problem is when I log in I only find Cairo Gnome and I need Cairo Unity Pannel.
Please Respond,
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Background image corrupted in Lubuntu 13.04
After a clean install of Lubuntu 13.04 and with the default graphics driver the background image with the Lubuntu logo is corrupted (displayed as random dots) each time the computer boots. Sometimes ...
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Hard drive doesn't go to sleep when is not in use
is there a way to stop the hard drive when its not in use?
Like an energy saver feature?
I have a Mackbook black series.
Thanks in advance.
l.
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How can i get Unbuntu OS on a macintosh computer?
Please i'm currently looking for a solution to install linux ubuntu on my imac. Is someone could help me ?
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Finished Install 13.04 on my Mac but can't boot on it
After installing the ubuntu 13.04 on my macbook air(with usb disk), I press my power key on my mac an hold on the "option" button an comes out only the "Macintosh HD" and "Windows"(and i didn't setup ...
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Worth installing Ubuntu on 15" Powerbook G4?
I trying to figure out whether or not if i should install Ubuntu on my 15" Powerbook G4 1.25 GHz and I pretty sure the RAM is maxed out at 2 GB and also its currently running Mac OSX Leopard 10.5.8 ...
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ssh -Y to Mac from Ubuntu
I'm trying to use gnuplot on a MAC server by logging from my Ubuntu 10.04. I use command ssh -Y user@server to remotely access the MAC server. When I give a command for plotting, the graph appears on ...
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Mac Icons on Ubuntu 13.04! [duplicate]
I have already asked question like that. It was marked for duplicate. I want to not I AM NOT ASKING FOR 12.10 or 12.04!! I am asking for 13.04! I use Gnome Cupertino theme etc. but not everywhere ...
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ubuntu-gnome on mac
I would like to install ubuntu-gnome 13.04 which was released today on my macbook pro. However, unfortunately this version of ubuntu does not have and amd64+mac image.
Should I just install the ...
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Problems installing Ubuntu One on my Mac running OS X 10.6.8
I've downloaded the ubuntu-one-4.0.1.dmg. The web page says it needs 10.6 or higher. I have 10.6.8. When I open the dmg it just has an item with the negation symbol over it. When I double click on ...
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Getting Wifi to work on Ubuntu 12.10 for MacBookPro
So I recently installed Ubuntu 12.10 on my MacBookPro and I've tried installing various drivers such as Broadcom STA wireless, however when I install them or at least I think I've installed them, they ...
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How can I access my Mac OSX home folder on my macbook?
First of all, I'm not under ubuntu, but Pear OS 7, (quantal based).
I have a macbook pro 5,5 (late 2009) with an SSD where there are the OSX and Pear OS partitions, and an HDD where I store my OSX ...
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Why doesn't the “Headphones” output have any sound? [duplicate]
I installed Ubuntu 12.10 on a MacBook 2,1, and audio works fine. However, whenever I plug in headphones, both the sound in my speakers (naturally) and my headphones stops.
I noticed in the sound ...
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Accessing Mac filesystem from xUbuntu
I have a macbook pro with 2 OS's... Mac OSx and Xubuntu (newest release.)
I have followed a lifehacker guide on allowing access of my OSx partition when booted into my linux OS which included ...
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Dual Boot Mac / Ubuntu Mac Single User Mode?
I have a MacBook Air running Mac Mountain Lion on one partition, and Ubuntu 12.10 on the other. Whenever it takes me to the ubuntu startup option of:
Ubuntu
More Ubuntu Details
Mac 32-bit
Mac ...
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Unity super slow on 13.04 after latest updates. Compiz eating up processor [closed]
I'm running Raring Ringtail 13.04 on a Mac with a solid state hard drive and after the latest round of updates my Unity is supper sluggish. Previously it was doing fine. Running top shows compiz ...
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Installing Ubuntu on a powerbook G4 667- unable to boot
First of all, thanks for your time.
I see that every time this question was asked, the thread was closed before it got an answer. so please, can you at least point me in that right direction?
When ...
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Windows and Ubuntu not booting in triple boot with OS X
I triple-booted my Mac. Windows and Ubuntu can't boot. Only OSX.
When installing Ubuntu, I installed the bootloader on the same drive as Ubuntu. Ubuntu gave
an bootloader waring that I need a ...
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Unable to boot to live DVD on Mac PowerBook G4
My mac is really old. The hardware sucks, but so does the software. I want to install Ubuntu 12.04 32-bit PowerPC on it, but whenever I try to boot to the live DVD, by either holding C' or ...
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Displayport out for 2560x1440 screen on MacBook Air (mid 2012)
I've got a MacBook Air (mid 2012) and I want to install Ubuntu 12.04 on it and I'd like to use it with a 2560x1440 Samsung 27" LED SyncMaster S27A850T screen with a mini displayport to displayport ...
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HELP! need admin password or how to reset!
I recently installed Ubuntu 11.10 on my macbook. i tried to do an update but it asked for an admin password that i dont have and never created. so i tried changing it through recovery mode, the only ...
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Replace ubuntu boot menu (iMac)
I have a 21.5" iMac (Intel based), and I recently installed Ubuntu on a 90GB partition. After I installed Ubuntu, I noticed that whenever i boot my machine I get GRUB where I can select my OS (Mac or ...
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Make a Linux install CD on a Mac but Use it to Install Linux on a Windows Machine
I've tried a couple of times to install Linux on my Windows machine using a CD created with Mac OS X... Have not been sucessful. Any idea why? Perhaps I'm downloading the wrong version of Linux?s
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Trying to install Ubuntu 12.10 on iBook G4 from a USB key
I want to install Ubuntu on my iBook G4, but I cannot use liveCD because a CD is stuck in the drive lol... It's been a year or so. I've tried everything excepted opening it up but yeah... I've thought ...
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Create a bootable USB drive for installing Linux
I have a netbook that I would like to start using agan and and need to reinstall things (I think an update broke a bunch and it is faster to rebuild vs figuring it out. Anyways I have my Macbook Air ...
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Choose the right step-by-step guide, based on your current operating system
I am confused... So I am trying to install ubuntu on a netbook that has been plagued by viruses. The confusion I have is... I currently have an Imac that I am using to download ubuntu. I then want ...
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Black screen on attempt to install [duplicate]
Okay, so I've been trying extremely hard to install Ubuntu 12.10 on my external hard drive, but I've been faced with one big problem: I get a black screen with some glitches lines/dots. I'm using a ...
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Allowing VNC only for specific MAC Address?
I just want to allow only for a specific MAC Address(es) to have VNC to my Ubuntu 12.10. This would be pretty cool, because I think if I use password authentication + MAC Filter = safe.
I saw I could ...
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I am an Ubuntu user that is *this* close to going Mac. Please try and stop me! [closed]
Background
I use both work and personal machines to develop - always in Ubuntu
I develop mainly in Java/J2EE, with Eclipse and IntelliJ
Also develop in Python and client side (JavaScript)
Do a fair ...
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Live USB Instructions for Mac don't work for 12.10
The are several guides online (including a few on the ubuntu website) that follow the general pattern of instructions found in this one.
I assume that at some point, this worked.
However, on an ...
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Booting Linux from a Mac
I have an external hard drive (usb) connected to my Windows pc with Ubuntu 12.04 (32 bit). When I want to boot Linux, I modify the BIOS to first look for a bootable drive on the usb ports. I have a ...
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Reinstalling Leopard on Mac [Running Ubuntu]
So I was stuck with the Prohibitary sign on my Mac...
I gave up trying to reinstall Leopard as I didn't have the recovery disk
I ended up burning Ubuntu to a CD and installing it
I have no problems ...
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How can I share the Ubuntu screen to Mac?
I'd like to know how can I share my Ubuntu 12.04 LTS screen with a Mac OS X 10.8.2 machine.
Is there a easy way to do this?
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Mac boot from Ubuntu installed on a USB drive
I have a USB drive with Ubuntu installed on it (on a Live USB, it actually has Ubuntu installed on it), and it works seamlessly when I try to boot my PC from it.
When I try to boot my mac (Mac Book ...
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Ubuntu on 2013 iMac 27" with Fusion Drive?
I know I could trawl the internet for information about how well the iMac 2003 runs on Ubuntu but every time I bought a new iMac all the problems everyone had where non existent, possible as we get ...
