No Bootable Linux 2012 Air 11"

[renee1]

I cannot get a live linux to boot via USB or external dvd (not a superdrive). Has anyone experienced this issue? Just black screens for the most part after menu as to how to boot (net, safe, etc..)

 

[robvas]

What version of Linux? Try the forums or IRC on Freenode for the distro you are using

 

[asting]

Is this ubuntu? see the apple user forums if so. There's a thread on this year's model.

 

[renee1]

Thanks for the info asting, yes one of the live versions I tried was the latest ubuntu, also other versions tried:
backtrack 5 r2
fedora, latest live
as said ubuntu, latest live
even clonezilla!

All of these work well on my Macbook Pro (8,1) which is a model behind current Macbook Pro models.
I have been reading many theories on why booting on the 2012 Air is such a problem, usb 3, graphics chip etc..