Linux fixes for iMac 24" aluminum
Download iMacUbuntuHardyFixes-1.0.tar.gz
After several hours spent crawling through community forums, faqs and manuals, I've managed to get Ubuntu Hardy working on a 24" aluminum iMac to a degree that I'm willing to switch over from OSX.
This last time installing all the fixes, I've gathered them and created installer scripts. They should work on a fresh Ubuntu install on iMac aluminum. They'll fix:
I've also enclosed install instructions for imwheel with a 5 button mouse, placing copy and paste actions on the extra two buttons.
My gratitude to the people who created these fixes, and to those that took time out of their lives to write tutorials easy enough for me to follow on how to install them.
The fixes can be downloaded and installed. Just remember that I just gathered these fixes together: I didn't develop them. I will not take responsibility for what happens if things turn out wrong. Remember: back up your files before doing major work on your computer.
I'd be glad to help with any problems and welcome suggestions.
\EDIT 2008-10-14: Added a pointer to Envy to get the video drivers, which work better than the drivers Ubuntu installed for me. Also added a windows app that works on wine and will control your display brightness, gamma and contrast.
\EDIT 2008-10-15: Broke down again. Reinstalled Ubuntu, so this time I got to test the installation. Made some adjustments, everything should run smoothly now. Updated README with more tips and tricks.
\EDIT 2008-11-3: Upgraded to Intrepid Ibex - some stuff broke down again, but was easily fixed. I won't be uploading an Intrepid compatible version of the fixes unless someone actually asks me for it.
After several hours spent crawling through community forums, faqs and manuals, I've managed to get Ubuntu Hardy working on a 24" aluminum iMac to a degree that I'm willing to switch over from OSX.
This last time installing all the fixes, I've gathered them and created installer scripts. They should work on a fresh Ubuntu install on iMac aluminum. They'll fix:
- Audio
- Wireless
- Keyboard behavior
- Display
I've also enclosed install instructions for imwheel with a 5 button mouse, placing copy and paste actions on the extra two buttons.
My gratitude to the people who created these fixes, and to those that took time out of their lives to write tutorials easy enough for me to follow on how to install them.
The fixes can be downloaded and installed. Just remember that I just gathered these fixes together: I didn't develop them. I will not take responsibility for what happens if things turn out wrong. Remember: back up your files before doing major work on your computer.
I'd be glad to help with any problems and welcome suggestions.
\EDIT 2008-10-14: Added a pointer to Envy to get the video drivers, which work better than the drivers Ubuntu installed for me. Also added a windows app that works on wine and will control your display brightness, gamma and contrast.
\EDIT 2008-10-15: Broke down again. Reinstalled Ubuntu, so this time I got to test the installation. Made some adjustments, everything should run smoothly now. Updated README with more tips and tricks.
\EDIT 2008-11-3: Upgraded to Intrepid Ibex - some stuff broke down again, but was easily fixed. I won't be uploading an Intrepid compatible version of the fixes unless someone actually asks me for it.
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