I used kernel image "linux-image-2.6.35-stlee-mac-mini-i686" that I got from the installer at http://wiki.debian.org/MacMiniIntel As I said, everything (included GRUB) seemed to install successfully. After speaking with a colleague about this, he suggested I try using rEFIt (in lieu of GRUB). Luckily, rEFIt provides a quick "test boot" image. I burnt that and booted from the disc. Lo and behold, rEFIt saw my Linux partition(s) and offered to use that as the boot point. I gave it a whirl and got a message saying that "... no bootable disk can be found ..." During installation of Debian, my HW (500.1 GB ATA Toshiba MK5055GS) was detected w/o issue. Before trying rEFIt, I used the installer disc in "recovery mode." I successfully mounted / and browsed around a bit. So ... I'm terribly confused. (LOL)
I looked into SuperGrubDisk as Camaleón suggested. Unfortunately, all their docs are too Windows centric. They did offer a link for the question, "I have installed my Linux but it does not boot" -- unfortunately, nearly the entire page is filled with "TO DO" stubs. But I'm moving forward with testing it out - flying a bit blind, tho. I just gotta get Deb on this Mini! ________________________________ From: Jerome BENOIT <jgm...@rezozer.net> To: debian-user@lists.debian.org Sent: Tue, November 23, 2010 10:21:41 AM Subject: Re: Debian (2.6.35) on Mac Mini (late-2010) On 23/11/10 22:11, Jerome BENOIT wrote: > Hello List, > > late macmini works only with kernel 2.6.35 and older: older -> later my mistake > with previous version of the kernel, there are issues with the hard drive. > > What is the kernel version of `the "-mac-mini" kernel' ? > > Jerome > > On 23/11/10 21:35, w f wrote: >> Previously, with a modicum of difficulty (but eventual success), I >> installed Debian on a PPC-based Mac Mini. That machine has been long >> dead and I'm looking to get Deb off my cranky PC tower and onto my new, >> slim and sexy late-2010 Mac Mini. The i386 installer from the Debian web >> site fails on this newer hardware; I discovered the Debian wiki page - >> http://wiki.debian.org/MacMiniIntel - and I've been following that. >> >> So ... I downloaded the installed from that wiki site, successfully (I >> believe) installed the OS (confirmed latest firmware, reformatted MBR, >> chose the "-mac-mini" kernel, installed GRUB on MBR) but on reboot, I'm >> faced with the blinking folder icon. The wiki page states that it's >> normal to get the blinking folder icon for a few (15) seconds, then GRUB >> should seize control and all would be right. Well - I've been staring at >> a blinking folder icon for the past half hour; GRUB ain't gonna do >> nuthin' at this point. >> >> Anyone have a clue what I might try next? >> Thanks! >> > > -- Jerome BENOIT jgmbenoit-at+rezozer*dot_net -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4cebdc05.2000...@rezozer.net
