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I have an iMac 2009 model, and a new hard drive. I wanted to know what's the easiest way to get ubuntu installed on it.

I've looked everywhere and found only old answers, or things that don't apply. I'm guessing my e2b USB drive won't be useful here. I have other usb drives, but no idea how to get started.

Thanks for your help, and have a great day.

Zanna
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Rotem Sharvit
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In general there are 3 steps involved.

  1. Create a live USB from the Ubuntu Desktop installation ISO file.
  2. Booting up the live USB by inserting the USB on the Mac, hold down Command-C while powering up with the power button and select to boot with the live USB.
  3. Install Ubuntu allowing it to use the entire disk and handle the partitioning also.

After installation has completed, it will ask you to remove the live USB and proceed to reboot. If you run into problem in any of the steps above, please post issues here to get further help.

Good luck.

Bernard Wei
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