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You need the amd64+mac iso image specifically for the macpro 1,1 or 2,1. For some reason the desktop version does not work at the grub installation procedure. Usb installation does not work...

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I recently upgraded my ubuntu macpro 1,1 server to desktop. I did this as the desktop version of the amd64+mac 14.04 versions could not write grub but the server version worked.

I listed...

Ok I tried the 12.04 desktop iso and it failed at thegrub install. I re-installed 14.04.5 server iso and just upgraded to 16.10. Added ubuntu-desktop, sound works, nvidia drivers added. So far so...

I am going to try 12.04 amd64+mac iso and see if this works. It maybe faster and easier just to upgrade than to configure all the hardware in the long run.

I am able to boot with the nvidia 570gtx card. The machine takes a total of five minutes .

Able to update to 16.10.

Now compiled a list of packages on my ubuntu laptop and transfered it over to...

I have been able to do a upgrade to 16.10. I had to modify the /etc/default/grub to allow it to boot upon the upgrade.

I added my nvidia 570gtx card and seem not to get a command prompt. I can...

Another update, I am able to install 14.04.5 server upon the machine and boot. Could I from there do a install to make it a desktop distro?

Hi I have been able to install ubuntu server no issues and boot the macpro 1,1 When I install ubuntu 14.04.5 dvd the unit seems to just hang when trying to boot.

Is there same secret kernel sauce...

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I guess this has been asked about a billion times now.

I have downloaded the ubuntu 14.04.5 desktop amd64+mac iso and burnt it to a dvd.

I am able to boot the dvd, use gparted and go...