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September 22nd, 2009, 10:41 PM
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is it possible to install GNU-Darwin or any GNU OS on a MacBook (2GHz). I have Mac OS 10.4.1. The GNU web sites have download and instructions for PowerPC only. Anyone can help? I want to run a copyleft/open source OS on my computer.  |
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September 23rd, 2009, 01:23 AM
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How about these? Debian: http://www.debian.org Fedora: http://fedoraproject.org There are some "gotchas", especially related to booting and partitioning. I'd recommend the lengthy but informative wiki which Debian maintain specifically for Macbooks: http://wiki.debian.org/MacBook Also have a look at this thread on the Ubuntu forums for additional suggestions: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=360961
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September 23rd, 2009, 03:59 PM
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thx, I checked out debian.org but i'm not a programmer and i don't know about "compiling" all the component files and such. Any tips? Can i still install a GNU OS on my macbook without having to know all the complexities? Is there a simple way to install debian for example? any help'd be greatly appreciated! thx, d.g.w. seattle,WA |
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September 25th, 2009, 11:31 PM
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Have you looked at Ubuntu? AFAIK, Ubuntu supports EFI. I believe that Debian "Lenny" supports it too, but I'm not 100% sure. Fedora should support EFI firmware systems as well.
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