Also, MacBookPro5,1 seems to need acpi=off from the posts in the forum. the MacBook5,1 may be the exception then.
-- Booting linux crashes on 2009 White Macbook (hardware version ID "MacBook5,2") unless you use acpi=off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/341230 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Mactel Support, which is the registrant for Mactel Support. Status in Linux ACPI client: New Status in Mactel Support: New Status in “linux” source package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: Binary package hint: linux-image-2.6.27-11-generic The Macbook won't boot unless I use the acpi=off boot option. I am using Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex with kernel 2.6.27.11 x86 generic. The machine's Hardware version id is Macbook5,2. It is one of the new early 2009 white macbooks with geforce 9400 video. I suspect this is the cause why Ubuntu won't show battery status and won't allow me to change screen brightness. I followed the steps described here [1] and was able to solve most problems (thanks!) with the exception of the previously mentioned. [1] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MacBook5-1/Intrepid Note: Not sure if the package is the right one. If it is wrong please change it. ProblemType: Bug Architecture: i386 DistroRelease: Ubuntu 8.10 NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia Package: linux-image-2.6.27-11-generic 2.6.27-11.27 ProcCmdLine: root=UUID=3f0132f8-e92c-4796-9721-768d4bbfa1f5 ro quiet splash acpi=off ProcEnviron: PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/games LANG=en_US.UTF-8 SHELL=/bin/bash ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.27-11.27-generic SourcePackage: linux _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~mactel-support Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~mactel-support More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
