Loading Ubuntu Server on G4 Powerbook

Slightly tricky as Ubuntu 8.10 server doesn’t recognize the cd-rom drive.

First, the Ubuntu server download is available here.

Second, the fix so the install will recognize the cd-rom is here. The important part is this:

“The cd issue could be solved in my imac G3 slot-loading typing in the command prompt (switch to another virtual screen with Ctrl-Alt-F2):

modprobe ide-scsi

then when asked for a cd device answer /dev/scd0″

That worked on my 667 mhz G4 titanium DVI Powerbook also.

November 28, 2008 | Filed Under Tech 

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2 Responses to “Loading Ubuntu Server on G4 Powerbook”

  1. virtual server | CNN.com on November 29th, 2008 7:02 am

    [...] Loading Ubuntu Server on G4 Powerbook “The cd issue could be solved in my imac G3 slot-loading typing in the command prompt (switch to another virtual screen with Ctrl-Alt-F2):. modprobe ide-scsi. then when asked for a cd device answer /dev/scd0? … [...]

  2. Mamay on February 19th, 2009 8:37 am

    thanks.

    its work for me too…

    just type
    #modprobe ide-scsi

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