Before we begin, let’s ensure you downloaded the right version. I am using a PowerPC Mac Mini, so I have the PPC version of ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server.
WARNING– User “root” has unlimited power, so you should not use this as your main account.
Insert the CD into the Mac Mini and Restart the Mini.
When you hear the gong, press and hold C to start from the CD. This will cause the yaboot screen to flash, and then the ubuntu screen will come up.
NOTE ubuntu server does not sport a GUI (graphical user interface), so if your knowledge of terminal is weak, you should read up a bit. Kyral at the ubuntu forums wrote this great guide here.
You will be given a couple of options on what installation to follow. I typed “install” since I wasn’t an expert, and didn’t require the other options.
The installation will begin, and you will be prompted for a language.
You will now select a geographical location.
You will be asked about keyboard layout. I clicked do not detect and stuck with the presets.
Select a host name… This will be for your network, as you can see mine is macmini-ubuntu
Select time zone for clock configuration
Partitioning the Hard Drive… as you can see there are several options, but I stuck with the basics
Next, you will see the partition mapping and it will ask for approval to finalize… I clicked Finish
You will be asked to verify this decision, which I went ahead with again.
The system will ask for your full name to create a new user.
Choose a user name for the account… It will normally have a portion of the name as default, but you can change this.
And the password for the new user account is entered next.
Next, it will ask if you use a proxy to access outside world. Most normal users don’t so continue on.
Now comes the fun part, selecting what software to install. I plan on eventually setting it all up, so I selected it all by pressing the space bar on each option.
Set a password for MySQl “root”
Mail server configuration… I selected no configuration, as I plan on setting it up later.
Installation complete, ensure to remove the CD as the system will now reboot.
You should see the system restart, and then a screen similar to this one. If you see this, then good job the easy part is over. Thanks for reading.
