How to Install Single Boot Ubuntu 18.04 on a MacbookAir3,1?
I want to install Ubuntu 18.04 as the single OS on a MacbookAir3,1. In addition, I'd like to use the proprietary graphics drivers, but there are some known issues with that. I attempted to run the install while booted from USB drive, but the graphics issue seems to be preventing the thumdrive from booting all the way.
The guide I'm following (although for an older version) suggests that the process is much easier when installing from an optical disc than with a thumb drive. Will it work from a DVD with Ubuntu 18.04? Is a specific Kernel version required for best results?
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I want to install Ubuntu 18.04 as the single OS on a MacbookAir3,1. In addition, I'd like to use the proprietary graphics drivers, but there are some known issues with that. I attempted to run the install while booted from USB drive, but the graphics issue seems to be preventing the thumdrive from booting all the way.
The guide I'm following (although for an older version) suggests that the process is much easier when installing from an optical disc than with a thumb drive. Will it work from a DVD with Ubuntu 18.04? Is a specific Kernel version required for best results?
18.04 bios macbook-air csm
asked 11 hours ago
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I don't think Nvidia driver is an issue now.
– Pilot6
11 hours ago
What else might be the cause of the failed boot, then?
– Dylan Kinnett
10 hours ago
How did you prepare the USB?
– Pilot6
10 hours ago
I burned it to usb using Etcher, on Windows.
– Dylan Kinnett
2 hours ago
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I want to install Ubuntu 18.04 as the single OS on a MacbookAir3,1. In addition, I'd like to use the proprietary graphics drivers, but there are some known issues with that. I attempted to run the install while booted from USB drive, but the graphics issue seems to be preventing the thumdrive from booting all the way.
The guide I'm following (although for an older version) suggests that the process is much easier when installing from an optical disc than with a thumb drive. Will it work from a DVD with Ubuntu 18.04? Is a specific Kernel version required for best results?
18.04 bios macbook-air csm
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I want to install Ubuntu 18.04 as the single OS on a MacbookAir3,1. In addition, I'd like to use the proprietary graphics drivers, but there are some known issues with that. I attempted to run the install while booted from USB drive, but the graphics issue seems to be preventing the thumdrive from booting all the way.
The guide I'm following (although for an older version) suggests that the process is much easier when installing from an optical disc than with a thumb drive. Will it work from a DVD with Ubuntu 18.04? Is a specific Kernel version required for best results?
18.04 bios macbook-air csm
18.04 bios macbook-air csm
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I don't think Nvidia driver is an issue now.
– Pilot6
11 hours ago
What else might be the cause of the failed boot, then?
– Dylan Kinnett
10 hours ago
How did you prepare the USB?
– Pilot6
10 hours ago
I burned it to usb using Etcher, on Windows.
– Dylan Kinnett
2 hours ago
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I don't think Nvidia driver is an issue now.
– Pilot6
11 hours ago
What else might be the cause of the failed boot, then?
– Dylan Kinnett
10 hours ago
How did you prepare the USB?
– Pilot6
10 hours ago
I burned it to usb using Etcher, on Windows.
– Dylan Kinnett
2 hours ago
I don't think Nvidia driver is an issue now.
– Pilot6
11 hours ago
I don't think Nvidia driver is an issue now.
– Pilot6
11 hours ago
What else might be the cause of the failed boot, then?
– Dylan Kinnett
10 hours ago
What else might be the cause of the failed boot, then?
– Dylan Kinnett
10 hours ago
How did you prepare the USB?
– Pilot6
10 hours ago
How did you prepare the USB?
– Pilot6
10 hours ago
I burned it to usb using Etcher, on Windows.
– Dylan Kinnett
2 hours ago
I burned it to usb using Etcher, on Windows.
– Dylan Kinnett
2 hours ago
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I don't think Nvidia driver is an issue now.
– Pilot6
11 hours ago
What else might be the cause of the failed boot, then?
– Dylan Kinnett
10 hours ago
How did you prepare the USB?
– Pilot6
10 hours ago
I burned it to usb using Etcher, on Windows.
– Dylan Kinnett
2 hours ago