Installing linux on a PowerMac G5

[CheeseBread365]

I tried doing a ubuntu install, but my G5 said something about not being able to find a place to mount it and "no mountable system files" so much for a operating system install being easy. Anyway, does anyone know what is causing this issue, and how to fix it?

 

[AphoticD]

You'll need to provide a bit more detail. Which Linux distro are you trying to install onto which model G5? When did the error message occur?

Mac OS X install is easy, Linux on the other hand can get a bit tricky.

 

[amagichnich]

What ist your installation media?
More details pls if we should help yoy

 

[Mac03ForLife]

I would take a quick look at Druaga1's video tutorial on installing ubuntu on a PMacG5 which can be found here:

Also, The8BitGuy's tutorial can be found here:

 

[backyardvoodoo]

Are you installing onto a USB stick by any chance? I had a similar issue while doing so with Debian and remember needing to edit the yaboot configuration for it to boot.