Imac 2009 32 or 64 bit
The model is EFI64 and I used the 64 bit fedora. I thought hoped that fedora would work out of the box, but maybe I was naive. I would appreciate any input, you can give me. Ok, I found out a little by my self on your blog: Do I need rEFIt?
Installed before using efidisk? To start the Fedora install? Does this trigger a EFI install? Just install rEFIt from under OS X and configure it as per instructions you have to run a shell script to enable it and when you reboot it should find Linux. Mail will not be published required. Powered by WordPress and K2. Entries Feed and Comments Feed. Just another Linux geek. Does your Mac have 64bit EFI? Noa Resare 4 February, at 8: Noa Resare 4 February, at 9: Low End Mac is funded primarily through donations.
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