How can I make a bootable USB on a mac to be used to boot linux on a mac? I could also use linux on my other computer to make the USB, but I don't have windows, and I want to be able to boot from the mac.
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posted by lhude sing cuccu
on May 17, 2013 -
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I'm trying to partition the hard drive on my old mac (model 4,1 running OS X 10.5.8) so I can dual boot Ubuntu. The problem is that when I go to Disk Utility and and select to partition the drive I get an error saying that the partition failed because there's no space left on the device, even though I have lots of space. This happens no matter how small I make the partition.
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posted by el chupa nibre
on Apr 15, 2013 -
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I have a mess of ad-hoc backup systems, none of which “just work”. I would like to have a NAS that quietly backs up the cross-platform content I have, and also mirrors it online securely. I should probably budget for about 1-2 TB. I have no problem doing geeky setup stuff, but the less routine stuff I have to remember, the better. System details follow.
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posted by scruss
on Feb 10, 2013 -
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I need help selecting an external hard drive that will work to backup a linux with some rather large files on it and still be usable with a mac for occasional data storage. I'd like it to be at least 2 TB and vaguely reasonable in price. I've tried just searching for a hard drive online, but there seems to be some Mac and Linux specific things (or at least used to be) that may cause me problems, so I thought I'd ask for some guidance.
posted by katers890
on Nov 29, 2011 -
11 answers
How do I turn my GPS track logs into a nice-looking trail map? Do I need a GIS package?
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posted by Kadin2048
on Oct 20, 2009 -
7 answers
When it comes to re-purposing old laptops, it seems like the only option people really talk about is to turn it into a picture frame. There's got to be more that an
old iBook can do... right?
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posted by alexherder
on Apr 2, 2009 -
21 answers
Looking for a program for Linux (or Mac) that will record what ports I'm using during a given period of time.
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posted by plaidrabbit
on Mar 19, 2009 -
15 answers
How can I use Ubuntu (running as a virual machine on VirtualBox with OSX 10.5) to improve my computing experience?
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posted by photomusic86
on Nov 9, 2008 -
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I'm purchasing an iMac sometime this weekend (yay!) and I'm trying to figure out how I want to partition the drive for Boot Camp...
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posted by DMan
on Jun 13, 2008 -
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We have two Mac laptops, an older Compaq laptop running some flavor of Linux, an HP inkjet printer, and a wireless router. Please help me set up the Linux laptop to play (semi-) wireless printserver for the Macs.
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posted by FlyingMonkey
on May 9, 2008 -
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I want to copy a 6.5Gb file from my Linux machine to my Macbook running Tiger as quickly as possible. I have a USB drive. What is the best way to do this?
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posted by beniamino
on Apr 4, 2008 -
13 answers
What are some tips/resources for someone very familiar with web development on mostly Mac/Linux who now needs to do web development on Windows?
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posted by Deathalicious
on Mar 11, 2008 -
12 answers
Looking for a WIFI card that has drivers for OS X Leopard and can be used for Linux distro Backtrack..PS I have Hackintosh
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posted by antisocialiting
on Mar 7, 2008 -
5 answers
What's the best way of distributing a DVD over the Internet? I'm thinking probably bittorrent for transmission, but what format? ISO? A set of VOBs, etc.?
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posted by amcewen
on Feb 11, 2008 -
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How do I change the resolution of my Macs desktop when sharing the screen and viewing on a linux machine using tightvnc? I am screen sharing my Mac Mini w/ leopard. I can log in and see the screen using TightVnc on a Linux machine. However, I can only get full resolution that is painfully slow over the Internet. The low quality options on the VNC viewer have no effect and I can't find anysettings on the Mac to lower the quality.
posted by nivekraz
on Jan 21, 2008 -
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I work in a digitally backward environment (locked down XP builds), and am constantly frustrated by it. However, if I can make the business case, they will, I believe let me run my Mac on the network (and let my boss run his Linux machine). Can anyone help me make that case?
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posted by imperium
on Jan 14, 2008 -
29 answers
How do you use a single authentication system for different kind of servers, systems, and workstations?
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posted by remi
on Jan 11, 2008 -
6 answers
Help me find all those small but necessary apps, as well as the fun and ostentatious bells and whistles, for my new desktop (linux)! What are your favorites?
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posted by Barmecide
on Dec 19, 2007 -
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I would like to make my Intel iMac dual boot a Linux variant. I'd appreciate any help you could provide me. Specific questions inside.
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posted by WCityMike
on Aug 22, 2007 -
16 answers
Is there anywhere I can find step-by-step instructions for installing a Linux distro (Ubuntu in particular) on my PowerBook G4's external hard drive?
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posted by Aanidaani
on Dec 22, 2006 -
6 answers
I need to install linux on a PPC G4 Powermac at work. What distro should I use?
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posted by govtrust
on Nov 25, 2006 -
8 answers
How do I configure Gnome (on Fedora Core 5, if it matters) and X11 to act like OSX with respect to keyboard input?
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posted by ChrisR
on Oct 21, 2006 -
4 answers
I'm a graduate student in computer science. It's often that I wish I had some form of painless version control for all the code and papers I produce.
What should I use version control? How? Solutions need to be cross-platform and integration with Emacs is a big plus.
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posted by mge
on Dec 21, 2005 -
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I'm about to get a brand new PowerBook and would like to be able to run OSX, Linux, and run Windows applications. VPC is one option, but isn't there a Linux version that will run Windows applications? If so, what is it, how well does it work, and how best should I setup the computer to use it? Dual boot? Boot from within OSX? Multiple partitions, one for each OS? Since this laptop will be brand new, I'd like to take the opportunity to get everything setup right. Oh yeah, I'd also like to give OpenOffice a try (on the OSX install), any words of wisdom for me there?
posted by pwb503
on Nov 12, 2005 -
18 answers
I'm getting an OSX laptop Monday after the keynote, and I'm trying to figure out how to get to place nice with my XP desktop.
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posted by keswick
on Jun 1, 2005 -
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I'm thinking of getting a new laptop to replace my Sony Picturebook (the 800x480 screen is just too cramped). I would very, very much like this to not be a Windows system. And since I'm finding out more by accident than I am by searching, I thought I'd throw out some questions here. Looking for suggestions on the best way to proceed. [mi]
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posted by lodurr
on Nov 19, 2004 -
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