Ubuntu on New MacBook

[Slowstick]

Hello Everyone!!

I am not sure if this has been asked before in a different thread, but how do I install Ubuntu or other versions of Linux on my Late 2008 MacBook?

Thanks!

 

[dukebound85]

you can use vmware/virtual box/etc if you want emulation

otherwise partition your hd and install it on the partition
then to select wheich drive to boot, simply hold the option key at startup

 

[Slowstick]

you can use vmware/virtual box/etc if you want emulation

otherwise partition your hd and install it on the partition
then to select wheich drive to boot, simply hold the option key at startup

Really, its that easy? Thanks!

 

[lamadude]

There are many different ways, the easiest is probably to partition the drive using bootcamp and then insert your ubuntu cd, hold "c" at the bootup to boot from the cd and install ubuntu on the bootcamp partition.
You can then choose the right OS by pressing option when you power on your computer.

You could also repartition the drive any way you like and boot using refit.

Here is a very detailed overview with everything you need to know (and more)
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MacBook5-1/Intrepid

 

[Slowstick]

There are many different ways, the easiest is probably to partition the drive using bootcamp and then insert your ubuntu cd, hold "c" at the bootup to boot from the cd and install ubuntu on the bootcamp partition.
You can then choose the right OS by pressing option when you power on your computer.

You could also repartition the drive any way you like and boot using refit.

Can I install any version of Linux or just Ubuntu?

 

[lamadude]

Can I install any version of Linux or just Ubuntu?

you can install any version, I just used ubuntu as an example

 

[Slowstick]

you can install any version, I just used ubuntu as an example

Great! Thanks for your help!