Questions tagged [mac]
The Macintosh line of computers. Use this tag for questions regarding installing or using Ubuntu on Mac hardware. For questions about the hardware MAC address use the "networking" tag.
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How do I create an Ubuntu live USB using a Mac?
I'd like to create an Ubuntu live USB stick on a Mac to use to install Ubuntu on another machine. How do I accomplish this?
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Copy files from remote Ubuntu to local Mac
I've searched all around and can't seem to find this... I'm trying to copy a private key to my local machine which is a Mac.
When I fire up terminal on my mac, I get
Jamies-iMac:~ jamie$
So after ...
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How do I access my remote Ubuntu server via X-windows from my Mac?
I have an Ubuntu server (12.04 LTS) running remotely on a cloud hosting service. I have installed ubuntu-desktop via apt-get:
$ sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop
It appears to have installed no ...
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Install Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 ARM64 on macOS Apple Silicon (M1/Pro/Max) in Parallels
There's no direct download of Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 for ARM64 yet, how do you install it?
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Rsync with special character files not working between Mac and Linux
I want to use rsync to backup my Ubuntu server with a disk residing on a Mac. But I do not get it to work properly, since every time I re-run the rsync operation after the initial time, the files with ...
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What filesystem for an external Harddrive (Linux/Mac/Windows) [closed]
What Filesystem should I use for an external USB harddrive (500GB), with possibility
to share with a Mac and Windows systems, for example at the office.
Now it is NTFS but back in the day the NTFS ...
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How do I get a larger screen resolution in VirtualBox on Mac OS X?
I am running the new Mac Air 13" with OS X 10.8.2. I then downloaded the latest VirtualBox 4.2.6. Then, I installed Ubuntu 10.04 into the VM.
First off, after I installed the VirtualBox Guest ...
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Dual-Booting OS X or macOS with Linux without rEFInd
I think the title quite sums up the content of this post. I'd like to dual-boot a macbook pro 13' without having to use a third party boot loader. All the tutorials I've found use rEFIt o rEFInd to ...
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What is the correct way to share directories with Ubuntu running in a Virtual Box VM with correct permissions?
In VirtualBox, what is the best way to share a directory between an OS X host and Ubuntu
guest?
Host: Mac OS X 10.7.3
Guest: Ubuntu 12.04
Guest has a shared directory mounted via VirtualBox settings ...
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How can I create a bootable USB stick on an Apple Macbook
How do I create a bootable USB stick for Ubuntu using an Apple Macbook that can then be used on my Windows PC to replace it with Ubuntu?
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Why isn't it possible to run Mac software?
I wonder why there isn't any equivalent of Wine for running Mac software on Ubuntu. Thoughts?
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How to create a OS X Mountain Lion Bootable USB drive on Ubuntu?
I already know how to do it on Mac OS X (plenty of instructions online).
But is it possible to do it on Ubuntu? If yes, how?
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Mac OS X Terminal clone for Ubuntu
I would like to set the Max OS X Terminal theme for Ubuntu Terminal. I really like the fonts and the colors. This is how the Mac Terminal does look:
Image source
There are few things that I ...
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Is it possible to install Ubuntu on a Mac using Bootcamp?
I want a native Ubuntu installation, not an VM. Do I have options on my Mac (that don't involve destroying the 'Mac' portion of it) or should I just switch to a standard PC? If I do have options, it ...
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Why can't I mount the Ubuntu 12.04 installer ISOs in Mac OS X?
Over the past few days, I have downloaded both the 32 and 64 bit version of server and desktop to install on an Intel based PC.
It is normal from within OS X to double click on an ISO and it will ...
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Dual Boot Mac El Captain along with Ubuntu 14.04
Due to lots of old stuff in the archive, I am little bit confused. How do I install Ubuntu 14.04 to my IMac with MacOS El Captain. Is it necessary to use Refit? What about direct installing from an ...
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Migrating from Mac to Ubuntu, What will I miss? [closed]
this is my first question (in askubuntu).
I'm about to try Ubuntu for the first time (First time to take it seriously actually).
I love my Mac but don't want to be closed minded, nor closed source ;)...
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How to SCP a file from Mac -> Ubuntu VirtualBox?
I have a Mac (OS X) and a VirtualBox running Ubuntu.
I want to SCP a 500mb file from the Mac to the VirtualBox. How do I do this? (Probably something to do with /etc/hosts?)
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How to set keyboard layout for a macbook Pro?
I'm running Ubuntu in VirtualBox on my Macbook Pro.
I chose a 'French (Mac)' layout (see below).
Unfortunately, the character | (vertical bar) does not seem to be mapped!
Usually, in Mac OSX, I get ...
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How to boot Ubuntu on a mac from external USB storage?
I wish to run Ubuntu on my iMac from external USB storage, either an external disk or a flash drive.
I can easily create a bootable USB stick and use that to install Ubuntu 14.04 onto a properly ...
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Taking screenshots with Mac keyboard
I have been using Ubuntu 10.04 on my HP notebook for more than two years, and I have just installed Ubuntu 12.04 on Mac Pro.
The problem of taking screenshots on a Mac is that there is no PrintScreen ...
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Is it possible to mount APFS (Apple's newest file system) in Ubuntu 17.10?
I've tried retroactively mounting it using
mount -t hfplus
but I get a 'wrong fs type' error.
Is it yet possible to mount APFS without commercial software?
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Is there a Mac OSX version of UbuntuOne planned for the near future?
Since there is no UbuntuOne client for Mac OSX to download, will there be one in the near future?
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How do you create a live persistent Ubuntu USB on a Mac that will boot to a Mac or PC?
Hello I have actually successfully created a live Ubuntu USB (12.04.3 64-bit on 8GB LiveUSB) using unetbootin, however it is not persistent and will not boot on a Mac.
Or, if anyone has any ...
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How do I remap command key to be the control key on a Macbook 4,1?
How I can switch the left command key on the keyboard of my macbook, with the left ctrl key?
and if it is possible that the command right, continue acting like the super key / windows
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Ubuntu 18.10, Samba 4.8.4 smb.conf - what are the valid values for fruit:model?
I'm accessing a fresh install of Ubuntu 18.10 and Samba 4.8.4 from macOS clients running Mojave. When connected via SMB, I want the Finder icon to look like a Mac Mini (because that's what Ubuntu 18....
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Share folder with mac guest on a linux ubuntu host
I am trying to share a folder on VirtualBox with a guest OS X, I tried to share the folder through VirtualBox but it doesn't show up in OS X. I also tried sharing a folder on OS X and access it from ...
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Macbook Pro 5.5 brightness settings work, are remembered, but are not used on startup
This question's similar to various others in the forum where users' brightness settings either don't work or are not remembered:
Brightness controls doesn't work on a MacBook Pro 5.5 (ubuntu 12....
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Delete GRUB after deleting Ubuntu from Mac Dual Boot
My question is a bot specific. I installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my MacMini (Mid 2010) and deleted it after some problems. I resized my Mac Partition so that there was no Ubuntu Partition anymore.
But it ...
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MODSIGN: Couldn't get UEFI db list Couldn't get size: 0x800000000000000e
Problem on a Mac Mini Mid 2011. I have looked through other articles and couldn't get help. Any help?
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Error: partition table requires a separate partition for boot loader code (EFI issue)
The Issue
I'm trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 (64-bit, Mac alternate) on my 13" MacBook Pro (model 7,1. Mid-2010). The MacBook Pro is running OSX 10.8.3 and I'm trying to make it dual-bootable (i.e., ...
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How do I disable the Mac startup sound?
The "bong" sound Macs make when starting up are very annoying. Although they serve a purpose as a POST confirmation, I'd rather not have it alert everyone in the room.
There are ways to either quiet ...
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How to access an OS X keychain via Ubuntu
I need to access some of the content of an old OS X keychain.
I know the password - this isn't about cracking ;-)
What I don't have is a Mac. I do have the keychain files on a backup drive.
Is ...
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How well is the HFS+ filesystem supported?
How well does Ubuntu support HFS+ (i.e. Mac formatted) filesystems? Can it read and write to them, and are there any potential problems to watch out for?
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can't make bootable usb on mac
I've been trying to do this since yesterday, following the instructions given on ubuntu.com's official page here:
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/create-a-usb-stick-on-mac-osx
I can complete ...
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rEFInd menu not showing on a dual Mac/Ubuntu machine
I'm having a little of a problem with rEFInd and couldn't find something
specific about it.
I succesfully installed Ubuntu 14.04 for dual boot with OS X Yosemite on
my MacBook Pro 3.1 using rEFInd ...
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How can I use the same Bluetooth keyboard and mouse with both macOS and Ubuntu?
I have an iMac with both macOS and Ubuntu on it. I want to be able to use my Bluetooth mouse and keyboard with both operating systems without re-pairing every time I switch OS.
Has anyone had this ...
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How to install Ubuntu on a Mac with M1 processor?
I am looking for a detailed instructions to install Ubuntu on a Mac with the new ARM based M1 processor, in particular the Mac Mini.
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X does not want to start. At all. "No screens have a usable configuration"
I recently installed a fresh copy of lubuntu 11.04 powerpc on my computer. I was following the instructions from this fourm post: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1798792
All I get is the ...
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Which iso image do I need to install Ubuntu 12.04 on a Macbook Pro so that it boots using (U)EFI?
Unlike with earlier releases, the website is unclear on giving a straight recommendation for installing ubuntu on a mac:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/12.04/release/
I've read several times, ...
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Wubi Install for Mac OS X
I just installed Ubuntu 10.10 on my Windows 7 box using Wubi and I'm loving it so far. One feature that I love is the fact that because I used Wubi it doesn't seem to create a separate partition. ...
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Imac with Ubuntu (Lubuntu 20.04) - Controlling fan speed
The situation
I switched an old Imac (2008) to Lubuntu. While it runs smoothly for all I need to do, 20 minutes after starting the CPU fan starts to get super loud. Here is a screenshot of psensor: ...
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EFI boot Ubuntu 14.04 on a Mac without rEFInd
I wish to completely remove OS X from my Mac and single install Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
Although I wish to use the newer EFI boot method instead of the legacy BIOS boot, I do not want to use rEFInd or any ...
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How to make a bootable mac usb IN ubuntu
I screwed with some bin files in MAC OSX, and can't log in. Anyways, I want a bootable ubuntu usb so I can recover my files/look at the disks. I KNOW HOW TO MAKE A USB BOOTABLE IN MAC. However, I do ...
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Boot from USB on a Macbook
How do I boot from USB on a Mac? Mac OS X crashed on that PC and I want to make the owner switch to Ubuntu.
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Where is "Super" key for Ubuntu running on Mac OS X with Vmware Fusion
Host OS: Mac OS X Lion
Guest OS: Ubuntu 11.10
Virtualization: Vmware Fusion
I am the type of person that relies heavily on shortcuts. The fact that I don't have "Super" key on my Mac keyboard really ...
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How can I try Ubuntu without changing anything on my computer?
I've never used Linux before and I'm a little unsure.
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What is the current best way to dual boot a Mac with Ubuntu on the latest 10.12 macOS?
I spend the last 3 nights searching every corner of the web for a straightforward guide how to dualboot the latest macOS 10.12 Sierra with Ubuntu, but it seems like there is just so many ways people ...
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I ran 11.04 on a Mac and I loved it. Why does it look different on a PC?
I booted a Ubuntu 11.04 live CD on a Mac and I fell in love with the interface. So I decided to install it on my PC. Imagine my dismay when the interface was just the blah standard Windows style ...
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Installing Ubuntu on Mac with macOS and Windows already installed
I have a dual-boot MacBook Pro late 2013 with macOS Sierra and Windows 10 (BOOTCAMP) already installed. I want to install Ubuntu as a third OS. Is there any (easy) way to do it?
> Disk Partitions:
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