Debianbook

[taimatsu]

Okay, so, one of the things I should really really do given that my desktop is having some issues is actually install Linux, ideally Debian, on my Macbook (which I am using right now), either using Bootcamp or some other means. I am totally clueless about such things and could easily make the entire thing burst into flames if I try without some guidance. Does anyone here have experience of this sort of procedure?

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[emperor]

Are you aiming for a dual-boot or linux-only?

[diffrentcolours]

I am told that http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Triple_Boot_via_BootCamp will be useful.

[emperor]

That might be needlessly complicated, unless you want Windows. Also, isn't that just for intel macs? a powerbook is PPC.

disclaimer: my powerbook only runs macos.

[taimatsu]

It's a MacBook, Intel, not a Powerbook.

[ewx.livejournal.com]

I see "MacBook" above not PowerBook?

A VM (Parallels or VMWare) would be the other option to dual-boot, albeit perhaps more expensive. (AFAIK Xen is not currently an option with Macs, BICBW.)

[emperor]

ENOBRAINS

[redcountess]

arkady mentioned your post to me as I have run Ubuntu on a Powerbook, but as that was a PowerPC and you have an Intel Mac, I'm not sure any advice I can give would be relevant. However, I just did a quick Google and found this, hope it helps :)

[taimatsu]

Thank you! I'll take a look :)

[emperor]

That link looks quite sensible. I managed to make my MacPro dual-boot linux and OSX with only a bit of pain, so *may* be able to help if you have troubles.

[clupea-rufus.livejournal.com]

Have a look at http://wiki.debian.org/MacBook

I've never tried Linux on an Intel Mac, as all mine are PPC.