How do I install Ubuntu on Mac?

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How do I install Ubuntu on Mac?

I was wondering about Ubuntu and learning more about it.

I used Boot Camp once to install Windows 7 Ultimate, but I wasn't satisfied with Windows 7, so I removed it. I thought Windows 7 was really boring and I missed many of the games included with XP that were excluded.

So how do you install Ubuntu on a Mac?

I've heard of using virtual software to install Ubuntu, but is it possible to install Ubuntu via Boot Camp?

Here's my system info:

15.4-inch MacBook Pro 2.8 GHz (Mid-2009)

Mac OS X v10.6.7 Snow Leopard

Let me know what I need to get started

A1286, Mac OS X (10.6.7), MacBook Pro (Late 2009)

Posted on May 25, 2011 3:00 PM

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Fortuny

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May 26, 2011 4:50 AM in response to studabaker

Hi,

the Ubuntu community has a very good place to start here https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MacBook

Nonetheless I would propose to start with the free VirtualBox as install/use Ubuntu in a Virtual Machine.

If you don't like it it is easier to remove... 😉

Regards

Stefan

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Answer 2

Mar 14, 2014 7:13 PM in response to studabaker

Computers with the UEFI in place of the traditional BIOS can make use of the following great open source project:

http://refit.sourceforge.net/

If refit is lost during upgrade to mavericks, refind can be used:

http://www.rodsbooks.com/refind/

You will need to read other manuals on how to partition your disk and make room for the other os itself.

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Rudegar

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Mar 15, 2014 7:07 AM in response to studabaker

studabaker wrote:

I missed many of the games included with XP

I think getting the games included with xp would likely be a lot less work then getting Ubuntu running native on a mac also doubt Ubuntu include all the games you had included in xp

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