Use the arrow keys to select the Ubuntu installation media and press Enter The rEFInd bootloader should appear after a few seconds. Insert the Ubuntu installation media (CD, USB Stick, etc).Note: If all goes well you should see a successful message
Ubuntu for mac from cd install#
If you haven't decided yet, what version you like to install, it is recommended to install the latest official LTS Ubuntu version. Now choose the link to the wiki of your hardware revision and the Ubuntu version you are looking for. MacPro Hardware Revisions and Ubuntu version-specific wikis Now go to the MactelSupportTeam's wiki and choose the link to your model in the list. It will tell you something like "MacPro6,1" for example. under Ubuntu, you can find out what model you have by typing at the terminal: sudo dmidecode -s system-product-nameĪ terminal is opened by going to Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal. " > "Hardware" in left-hand panel > "Hardware Overview" in right-hand panel > "Model Identifier".
To determine which version / generation of MacPro you have, you have multiple options:Ĭlick on the Apple on the top left > "About this Mac" > "More Info." > "Overview" > "System Report. This page helps you to find the right documentation, when you want to install Ubuntu on a MacPro.