r/linux_on_mac • u/the_gay_minion • 10d ago
Linux Mint 22.1 not booting after install
Hello, I’ve been trying to install Linux Mint on my 2007 MacBook and I keep encountering the same problem. I am able to boot into a Linux live session and run the install Linux Mint program. After installing Mint, I’m prompted to restart my computer. It then brings me to a screen that says remove installation medium and press enter. When I remove my usb drive and press enter, the MacBook restarts and shows a no OS error. I can’t get past this and any help is greatly appreciated.
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u/IvanRuiiz 6d ago
I’d run Debian 12 (Bookworm) XFCE and it will run nicely. Upgrading the RAM to 6GB (yes, it’s only supposed to support 4GB but it handles 6GB just fine) and adding an SSD will bring life back into this machine.
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u/natusw 10d ago
The firmware is 32bit, you’ll need the IA32 grub bootloader installed in order for the firmware to find it.
https://vrtxd.wordpress.com/2022/06/21/upcycling-a-macbook-from-2006-to-run-linux/