Ubuntu on a Macbook?

[wayne]

On Wed, 2009-07-15 at 15:45 -0400, Christopher Stamper wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> I been thinking of getting an older white 15" macbook for my main
> machine. I'm looking at a 2.0ghz C2D model, prob about from late
> 2006-2007.
> 
> So I was wondering if any of you have been running Ubuntu on a
> macbook. Are there any compatibility issues? I'd like to do some
> simple audio work (non-RT) also; any problems with that? I seem to
> remember something about Jack not working right...
> 
> Would the wifi and graphics work? I don't mind using restricted
> drivers, as long as they are reliable.
> 
> Thanks for any comments!
> 
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> Christopher Stamper
> 
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ahoy Chris,

    i have a similar MacBook (13" 2.0 GHz Core Duo 2 GB RAM June 2006).
after i realized the importance of free software/culture/etc. and found
myself wanting to run Linux again, the problem was that a MacBook was my
computer.  i can and am doing work on it (USB Hardy 8.04), however it
has been a struggle at points.  not sure if this is due to Apple or
what, but i would recommend something else.  i have spent lots of time
fighting things with this laptop, that others using more open/standard
computers have not seem to.

    i can recommend heartily the Edirol FA-66 FireWire audio interface.
worked great with Mac OS 10.4/Logic, and with FLOSS audio software.

peace, w

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