On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 6:32 AM, MAD<mdecri...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, > I would like to install Ubuntu 9.04 PowerPC on my PowerBook 12" with no > working CD drive. I have copied the 4 files into the root directory (just > the top level of my Macintosh HD, right)? I also extract the .iso file and > copy its contents into my root directory (otherwise, yaboot launches and > says "unknown or corrupt filesystem"). From OpenFirmware, into yaboot, the > "install" command does nothing, so I type "live" in, which initializes an > installer, which restarts the computer, at which point on the top of the > screen there is a dash-like cursor, and it just freezes there. Then I have > to restart. > > I would really like to start using Linux - I have it already as a VM on my > Intel Mac Book Pro, and I think it will make my 12" PowerBook very useful. > Is there anything someone from your Debian group could tell me to help?
I don't know too much about the details you site, but I wonder if you looked at, https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation#Installation%20without%20a%20CD (suggested by google). > Thanks a lot. > Mark > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.orgwith a subject > of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org > > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
