- #Run linux on a mac mini without the origonal hardrive how to
- #Run linux on a mac mini without the origonal hardrive for mac
- #Run linux on a mac mini without the origonal hardrive mac os x
I followed OWCs video which is quite detailed but, unknowingly, I broke off two boots/connectors from the logic board while trying to disconnect the IR connection and the fan. I have changed out several components such as RAM, HDDs, etc., over the years in various older MacBooks/Powerbooks and desktops but this is CHALLENGING.
#Run linux on a mac mini without the origonal hardrive how to
I've been doing some research into the process and for the most part, it doesn't seem too difficult with installing an SSD as a 2nd drive into the Mac Mini (thanks to the thousands of YouTube videos on how to do it). I want to keep the original HD for storage but after installing an SSD into my Windows machine, I'm finding that my Mac is.lacking. Video tutorial to replace the HD of a Mac Mini <= Watch it to know how to replace the HD.So lately, I've been thinking about installing a SSD as the primary boot drive into my Mac Mini. Things to do after installing Debian 8 <= One may try some of these suggestions - beware that you may risk messing things up and thus need to re-do a Debian install from scratch.Ĥ. Video tutorial of booting up the Debian ISO <= Watch it to know what to do during the installation process.ģ.
#Run linux on a mac mini without the origonal hardrive for mac
Debian net-install i386 ISO for mac <= a special version of the netinst CD image that is targeted specifically at 32-bit Intel Macintosh machines.Ģ. Here are some links that I have found useful:ġ. I am now using it on my Mac Mini 1,1 as I editing this post. To my relief, the open-source browser Chromium is still available for i386 cpu and it is pretty much identical to Google Chrome from a user perspective. But Google has stopped the support of its Chrome browser for i386 machine.
I prefer Xubuntu and thus have chosen the Xfce desktop. Those who prefer Ubuntu could choose the GNOME desktop. There are plenty desktops to choose from including GNOME, Xfce, KDE, Cinnamon, MATE and LXDE. The Debian net-install i386 ISO for mac installs the base Debian linux only and requires internet connection so that it would download other desktop or server components. Thus my Debian 8.7 is installed on an entire SSD without any issue with dual boot problem.
#Run linux on a mac mini without the origonal hardrive mac os x
In my case, I have replaced the existing HD installed with Mac OS X by a blank unformatted 64GB SSD. I have now installed Debian 8.7 (pretty up to date) on my MAc Mini 1,1. I thus googled around and found a Debian net-install i386 ISO specially made for mac with one bootloader. Otherwise, the firmware will be confused and the ISO cannot be booted. It says that Mac Mini 1,1 firmware is very choosy - there must be only one bootloader in the ISO. After failing to install Ubuntu or Xubuntu to my Mac Mini 1,1 (very old hardware version) from a Ubuntu or Xubuntu i386 ISO burnt on a DVD, I have stumbled on a webpage with very useful information.