[CoLoCo] External Ubuntu HDD?

[Andrew]

Ok. I have started my attempt.  But, I kinda stuck.


I still need to edit some configuration files, but I have no idea how
to use vim. Is there another editor I can use instead of vim?


...oh, and I installed it on my computer, so when I have time I will
need to reconfigure x.org I think.

What are the steps for doing that? (I will try and google for that, so
you don't have to answer about that unless you already know) Using
sudo reconfigure or whatever, and then how to check to see if VESA is
being used?

On 9/1/07, Andrew <keen101 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Ok, I can agree that two installs would be more feasible. But, at the
> current time I won't really be using the eMAC's that often and I only have
> room for one install, so I have decided to focus on just a PC install.
>
> As far as the FAT32 thing, is that just so the Macintosh recognizes the
> partition?
>
> And thanks again for the info.
>
> -Andrew
>
>
> On 8/30/07, Ringo Kamens <2600denver at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Is it possible to make an external Ubuntu HDD compatible, so it can
> > boot on either MAC or PC's?
> >
> > Well, for one, you'll need to make it run off a FAT32 system. As far
> > as drivers etc, it would be more feasible to do two installs and then
> > when booting into grub, choose the MAC or PC one.
> >
> > Would it be feasible to try create such an install, or should I just
> > stick to one for PC's only?
> >
> > If you're running this on school computers, chances are they will all
> > have extremely similar hardware. In said case, you would only need one
> > PC install and one MAC install.
> >
> > Comrade Ringo Kamens
> >
> >
> >
> > On 8/30/07, Andrew <keen101 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Some of you know that I have been asking about booting Ubuntu off an
> > > External HDD, for school.
> > >
> > > I have learned that there are a few things that need to be tweaked such
> > as:
> > >
> > > editing initfr modules
> > >
> > > using chroot to initially set things up.
> > >
> > > making sure GRUB works as it should.
> > >
> > > and a few other things... one of which is video...
> > >
> > > (for video I can either try and use VESA, or try and "steal" the script
> > > which is used on the Live-CD)
> > >
> > > And, I think I can get those worked out ok, but I had some other
> > questions.
> > >
> > > Is it possible to make an external Ubuntu HDD compatible, so it can boot
> > on
> > > either MAC or PC's?
> > >
> > > I know there are different Install CD's, because each system has very
> > > different hardware and such. Would it be feasible to try create such an
> > > install, or should I just stick to one for PC's only?
> > >
> > > I'm thinking it might be too much trouble, but if not then I might
> > consider
> > > it.
> > >
> > > Thanks. Your insight would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > -Andrew
> > >
> > >
> > >
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