Problems with iMac

[skill83]

Hi,
I have a problem, i have downloaded and burned kubuntu 6.06 lts, when i try to boot it (or with live or with live video=ofonly) the cd starts load all fings (the blu kubuntu with all the things with the ok) after that the screen becomes black. if i leave the computer after a little bit i ear the sound of the start of the kde but the screen is always black.
i have a imac g3 600Mhz with 512Ram and an ati rage ultra 16Mb.
I want to install kubuntu please help me.

P.S. when i try to start my Powerbook 17" with the same cd all works properly and i can use without problem kubuntu
P.P.S. The name of the iso i have downloaded and burned is kubuntu-6.06-desktop-powerpc.iso

[koll2786]

Re: Problems with iMac

ok try

After booting is complete,
1. ctrl-option-F1 (should give you a command prompt, may take a couple of tries)
2. type: sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf (return)
3. make your edits (see below)
4. ctrl-O (return) to write edited file
5. ctrl-X to exit nano back to command line
6. type: sudo /etc/init.d/kdm restart (return) to restart kde

At the very least you'll need to modify "HorizSync" to 60-60 and "VertRefresh" to 75-117. Both are in the monitors section.

[stuartp44]

Re: Problems with iMac

I know i am opening a dead topic here but, thank you very much for this peice of info it help me a dream, i wish there where more people like you in forums like this.

If you have a g3 and it isnt loading up but you can hear KDE loading here is your solution

and remeber case sensative

[Murray]

Re: Problems with iMac

This should be made a sticky! I agree with skill83, koll2786... yu-da-bom!!!

[cuogar]

Re: Problems with iMac

This has got to be one of he most helpful posts I have ever read. I am now installing Kubuntu on my iMac without any problems. this is a much different experience then when I installed Ubuntu on m laptop... so far. hopefully all of the hardware will work without a problem.