[ubuntu-uk] Loading Fiesty into Mac mini

[Robin Menneer]

On 5/1/07, TheVeech <theveech at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On Tue, 2007-05-01 at 18:31 +0100, Robin Menneer wrote:
> >
> >
> > On 4/29/07, TheVeech <theveech at gmail.com> wrote:
> >         On Sun, 2007-04-29 at 20:30 +0100, Robin Menneer wrote:
> >         > Does one just download the .iso file below onto the desktop,
> >         then onto
> >         > the HDD ?
> >
> >         Download the iso
> >         Burn the disk image (iso) to CD
> >         Boot computer from the CD (this is the install)
> >
> >         This sounds good to me except that 1.  I haven't burnt a CD
> >         before, but imagine that I just folllow the instructions but
> >         2.  The CD drive in the mac mini has a reluctance to eject and
> >         I have to try it many times, including holding the computer at
> >         odd angles in an effort to persuade it to disgorge.
> >         Accordingly I am reluctant to use it.  I have an assortment of
> >         pen drives up  to 1gb and unexpectedly been given by my elder
> >         daughter, as her father's 75th birthday present, a brand new
> >         Western Digital Passport 160gb which  perhaps can be used
> >         instead of the CD drive as a boot disc ?  Or will a pen drive
> >         do which I would prefer because I can easily store it away
> >         safely.
> > The order in with Applestore for the new mac mini.  When it comes I
> > shall first grrrr... have to copy my missus' files over to the new
> > machine
>
> I'd have divorced her.
>
>
> >  grrr...in order to release the old one for Fiesty and me grrr...  As
> > the only applications she uses are iphoto (which should come ready
> > loaded) and  Neooffice J (note the  J, and is no longer available on
> > the web), this should be a doddle (famous last words ?).
>
> I've got to make the case: if that's all she uses, why are you
> surrendering all that machine for two measly apps?
>
>
> >   She is already using copies of Neooffice J because the copy she
> > currently uses every so often throws a wobbly and she goes to a backup
> > (& again & again).  Then  we can clean the Apple Mac rubbish off the
> > HDD and replace with magnificant Ubuntu and its superb allied
> > software. I need help in deciding how this new 160gb HD fits in,
> > please.  I think that you may still require details of my hardware.
>
> 160gb?!?  That's the first I've heard of a 160gb HDD.  Where has it got
> to fit in?


It's frreestanding, self-powered from the USB and runs at 5400 rpm.  It is
about 4" square and about  a half inch deep,  Simple plug and play interface
with mac, and ought to be the same for Ubuntu.

And yes, post whatever details you can.  Might be an idea to ask in a
> Mac forum, or on the Ubuntu Mac one for how to do this (output the
> hardware details).
>
> Hardware information


1.42 GHz PowerPB G4 (1.2),
512 mb DDR SDRAM
Machine model Powermac 10.1
cache 512 kb
memory 512 mb
Boot ROM version 4.8.914
Disc burner MATSHITA CD RW CW- 8124  Cache 2048 kb
Display resolution 1152 x 864 @ 75 Hz - ATI Radeon 9200
Printer driver 2.68

>   What do you want and where do I find it ?  Currently my Ububtu

> > machine can't print via the Epsom Stylus Photo RX640 although the mac
> > mini does ok - the disc that came with the printer had apparently not
> > heard of Linux.
>
> Let's see if we can get it to work then.
>
> Connect the printer to the Ubuntu machine and switch it on.
>
> System > Administration > Printing
>
> Double click 'New Printer'
>
> and go through the wizard.
>
> If a model is listed that isn't the exact one, don't fret.  It should
> still work, if my experience of Epsom's is anything to go by.


I tried this friendly approach some while age on the compact laptop wiwthout
success.  We'll have to have another attempt when the rest is loaded on the
mac mine.

Ever thought of a laser printer?  I'd never, ever, EVER go back to
> inkjets.


Yes, but currently beyond ouir pocket for a good colour job.


Gotta go.  Big game tonight.
>
> Hope you enjoyed your match.
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