If this file is already created, do not change it. Now edit the menu.lst configuration file as following : Once grub is installed, you have to configure it. Be sure that nothing has fail, you may have some warnings. (hd0,2) mean the third partition (the first is 0) of your first hard disk (hd0). Look for the name of your partition with linux (e.g.: sda3). Now, launch Gparted to see the names of all your partitions, it’s important for the following. Install grub if he is not : sudo apt-get install grub. When you mac will restart, enter in the partitioning tool menu of refit, and make the modifications purposed if necessary. Use the partitions made with the Ubuntu liveDVD. Uncheck: Boot from boot partition in Boot loader installation menu of the boot menu. You can allow the installer to create the grub configurations files, but do not install it. When you are on the rEFIT menu, launch the installation.Ĭhoose the text mode to avoid graphical issues, and launch the installation. Be aware that rEFIt assumes an American keyboard layout.īoot on your installation DVD. From the rEFIt initial boot screen, choose "Start Partitioning Tool", carefully read the output, and type 'y' to confirm. You should run this after any change to your partitioning scheme either in Mac, Linux or Windows. REFIt includes a useful tool to synchronize the GPT and MBR partition details.
REFIT menu will now be launched every time you will restart you mac. Then restart your Mac, you will maybe have to do it twice before seeing the Refit menu which will propose you to select to boot on Mac OS or other possibilities. Download the rEFIT-*.dmg file, extract it and install it on your Mac by launching the rEFIT.mpkg file. REFIT is a boot manager, which will allow you to choose between Mac OS and Linux after a reboot. It’s time now to repartition your Hard disk.įor that, boot on the Ubuntu liveDVD, and use Gparted to create a Swap Partition (type: Linux Swap, 20Go for me), and a ext3 partition (300Go for me). Restart your Mac to be sure everything is installed, and be certain that no more updates are available. So, on your Mac desktop, click on the apple, and then on Software Update. It is really important to install all the Mac OS updates before doing anything. Suse Linux on a Mac Mini 2011 My hardware configuration:Ī super drive (an external dvd player does not allow the proper installation!!)
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