Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu 12.04 on Macbook Pro 5,1

2012-09-06 Thread Linux Lingam
On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Swarup wrote: > On Thu, 2012-09-06 at 13:07 +0530, Linux Lingam wrote: >> I'm still struggling to install Ubuntu 12.04, which is supposed to be >> supported for 5 years. > > I have a MBP 5,2, and am hesitating to even attempt the 12.04 > installation for the same re

Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu 12.04 on Macbook Pro 5,1

2012-09-06 Thread Sriranga(78yrsold)
thanks. no need to try on apple. On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 5:31 PM, Swarup wrote: > I wouldn't be at all familiar with how to do that. But then, you've got > Ubuntu :-) -- so I'd say no need for OSX. If you do ever want to try OSX > though, probably the only really good way to do it is on an Apple

Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu 12.04 on Macbook Pro 5,1

2012-09-06 Thread Swarup
I wouldn't be at all familiar with how to do that. But then, you've got Ubuntu :-) -- so I'd say no need for OSX. If you do ever want to try OSX though, probably the only really good way to do it is on an Apple machine. On Thu, 2012-09-06 at 17:11 +0530, Sriranga(78yrsold) wrote: > Thanks for the

Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu 12.04 on Macbook Pro 5,1

2012-09-06 Thread Sriranga(78yrsold)
Thanks for the kind clarification, Swarup. i am using Winxp and not Apple machines. In fact, I wanted to have hands on experience OS used on Apple machines by using on my Dell machine - but I dont know how to do With choicest blessings, -sriranga(79yrs) On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 5:02 PM, Swarup wro

Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu 12.04 on Macbook Pro 5,1

2012-09-06 Thread Swarup
On Thu, 2012-09-06 at 16:50 +0530, Sriranga(78yrsold) wrote: > Parallels is virtual box? where it is available for download. As far as I know, Parallels is only for use on Apple machines. So if you don't use Apple, this software is not for you. But if you wish to know more, just google "Parallels"

Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu 12.04 on Macbook Pro 5,1

2012-09-06 Thread Sriranga(78yrsold)
Parallels is virtual box? where it is available for download. On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Swarup wrote: > On Thu, 2012-09-06 at 13:07 +0530, Linux Lingam wrote: > > I'm still struggling to install Ubuntu 12.04, which is supposed to be > > supported for 5 years. > > I have a MBP 5,2, and am h

Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu 12.04 on Macbook Pro 5,1

2012-09-06 Thread Swarup
On Thu, 2012-09-06 at 13:07 +0530, Linux Lingam wrote: > I'm still struggling to install Ubuntu 12.04, which is supposed to be > supported for 5 years. I have a MBP 5,2, and am hesitating to even attempt the 12.04 installation for the same reason. But I have recently gotten a new imac for our home

Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu 12.04 on Macbook Pro 5,1

2012-09-06 Thread Linux Lingam
I'm still struggling to install Ubuntu 12.04, which is supposed to be supported for 5 years. in brief: machine: my macbook pro 5,1 which i've recently upgraded to mac osx Mountain Lion, after upgrading the internal HDD. the optical disc is damaged or for whatever random reason, consistently spits