Then here need a Linux machine(or a Linux virtual machine running on Macbook Air). Prepare a more than 1GB usb flash drive and make a backup. Create two partitions on Macintosh HD, one 1GB as swap area(Disk0d3) and one for Ubuntu root partition(Disk0d4).ĭownload Mac Disk Imae of rEFIt from here and install it.ĭownload from here. Think a little before an action.Ī, Create two partitions on Macbook Air(following MBA in short) for Ubuntu file system and swap area.ī, Install rEFIt as a boot loader for select booting Mac OS or Ubuntu.ĭ, using mkisohybrid to create Live usb and simulate usb as CDROM.Į, access Ubuntu graphical installation guide via USB.ġ.) Create two partitions for installing Ubuntu.

Note: This tutorial is written for someone with both Ubuntu and Mac OS X experience. And this is a installation guide for someone who would like a dual-boot Ubuntu on Macbook Air 3.1 Apple Macbook 3.1 (2010) can install Ubuntu alongside Mac OS using a USB disk, and successfully setting up drivers of video, audio, wireless, multi-touchpad, and so on.

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