Hello: On 20/02/16 23:13, Rick Thomas wrote: > > On Feb 19, 2016, at 9:31 PM, lina <lina.lastn...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Has anyone tried successfully to install the debian into the iMac >> with Fusion drive? >> >> The basic configuration is >> >> • 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to >> 3.3GHz • Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 • 8GB 1867MHz LPDDR3 • >> 1TB Fusion Drive >> >> Where I can find a step-by-step guide? >> >> Thanks, > > Hi Lina, > > As noted by another person on the list, there is a fairly complete > installation guide at https://www.debian.org/CD/http-ftp/#stable > > I've never tried installing Debian on an intel-based Mac before, but > as it happens, I do have a MacBook-Pro from about 2007 or so that I > recently retired and replaced with with a much lighter MacBook Air. > Since your biggest problem is probably going to be getting the > installer to boot, I'm willing to work through it with you > step-by-step using my MacBook-Pro and your iMac.
One of the main issues with Mac computers are related to UEFI: - it appears that grub 2 now deals rather well with it; - old machines may not have a proper UEFI firmware: this may be a major different between your old MacBook-Pro and a recent iMac. There is a Debian website dedicated to MacBookPro machines. Ubuntu also provides information. > > The first question will be, "Does your iMac have a functioning DVD or > CD drive?" The second question will be, "Do you have access to the > Internet? If so, is it wifi or wired ethernet?" DVD/CD drives are disappearing monsters. Anyway, netinstall may hold on a lot of USB stick and is now able to manage efi boot (Jessie 8.3) > > Let's keep the conversation on the debian-user list for the time > being. There may be others who have knowledge to contribute. > > Enjoy! Rick > > PS: And thanks for the kind words from Stephen Allen! > hth, Jerome
