Installing Ubuntu on MacBook Pro

Question

I'm trying to install Ubuntu desktop on my MacBook Pro. I've created the USB installer but it freezes on the Ubuntu installer loading screen:

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At first the dots are blinking, showing that it's doing something, but after a few sec they stay orange.

I used this tutorial.

My MacBook Pro is a Mid 2009 model.

Anyone an idea why it keeps doing that? Am I missing something?

I have also tried the Mac Ubuntu image, but that one won't even show up as bootable disk. I also tried the rEFInd boot manager.

Answer 1

I have just completed installing Ubuntu 14.04LTS on the same version, mid-2009 MacBook Pro.

The way I did it. - I followed Rottlatl advise posted on this post and started first installing Refit on my Mac.
Then I closed and booted from the DVD ( holding down Alt option key to boot from the DVD or a USB key. My Ubuntu 14.04 version is the regular one. Everything when fine to my amazement. I was so surprised because I had tried many other methods and nothing worked. Now I have to say that My purpose was to replace 100% Mac Elcaptan because I hate to be told that I have to accept and install ITune ++. Also if you are not alert they want your credit card and ++++ To me ElCaptan was nothing of a pleasant experience. I did not see anything that I would miss. It is a regular software and below par for Mac. Going back to the installation process. I selected Ubuntu 14.04 LVM ( logical volume Management) formatting installation and I like this approach.

Remember that this is a 100% replacement. It is not a dual or triple boot installation. If you want dual boot it might be advisable to use Refind because I tried it and it worked.