Ubuntu Problems

[MacCubed]

So after trying to fix Java 6 on Leopard with no success, I decided to dual-boot Ubuntu and OS X. I have a PowerMac G5 Dual 2.0 Ghz, with the standard 64 mb NVIDIA 5200 FX which apparently has problems with Ubuntu . So what happens is I boot the Mac from the DVD and after the white screen appears the screen goes black and is in a sort-of "sleep mode". I bypassed this with Ubuntu 14 but it wouldn't make it past the loading screen and terminal said something was missing, so I tried to install Ubuntu 12, using the same methods, but with no success. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[128keaton]

So after trying to fix Java 6 on Leopard with no success, I decided to dual-boot Ubuntu and OS X. I have a PowerMac G5 Dual 2.0 Ghz, with the standard 64 mb NVIDIA 5200 FX which apparently has problems with Ubuntu . So what happens is I boot the Mac from the DVD and after the white screen appears the screen goes black and is in a sort-of "sleep mode". I bypassed this with Ubuntu 14 but it wouldn't make it past the loading screen and terminal said something was missing, so I tried to install Ubuntu 12, using the same methods, but with no success. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I don't think posting here will get you far. Try the ubuntu forums.

 

[jrsx]

I just installed ubuntu 12 on my ibook with an ssd... Runs terrible imo

 

[Dronecatcher]

Does it have to be Ubuntu?

This is a very comprehensive guide to installing Debian:

http://ppcluddite.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/installing-debian-linux-on-ppc-part-i.html

I tried it on a Powerbook and it all went well, however, I went back to OSX almost straightaway - not that there's anything wrong with Debian, just I didn't feel any particular speed up despite it being a lighter OS.

 

[MacCubed]

I just installed ubuntu 12 on my ibook with an ssd... Runs terrible imo

Im installing for the Java, I need to do programming stuff for school that requires Java 6 so speed doesn't matter to me