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* Download DMG File: http://dokuwiki.knallimall.org/_media/de/linuxmce_macmini_2010_4_1/linuxmce-bootusb_mac_v3.dmg (it contains all partitions and files needed) | |||
* Open .dmg-File and plug in usb drive | |||
* Open disk utilities | |||
* '''deactivate''' partitions of .dmg-File and USB stick using "Disk Utility" on Mac. DO NOT UNMOUNT! | |||
* get device names using "Disk Utility": command+i shows the device identifier, when its deactivated the device names gets an "r" as prefix | |||
** dmg: disk1 -> rdisk1 | |||
** usb: disk2 -> rdisk2 | |||
'''Write DMG File to USB:''' | |||
Open the Terminal.app and type: | |||
dd if=/dev/rdisk1 of=/dev/rdisk2 bs=1m | |||
and hit enter. Wait till you see the command prompt again. | |||
Boot your Mac with USB plugged in. Hold down alt/option to get the boot menu. By default LinuxMCE-Icon is selected and will boot within 5 seconds. | |||
Latest revision as of 22:33, 30 March 2013
Setup a Mac as MediaDirector
- Download DMG File: http://dokuwiki.knallimall.org/_media/de/linuxmce_macmini_2010_4_1/linuxmce-bootusb_mac_v3.dmg (it contains all partitions and files needed)
- Open .dmg-File and plug in usb drive
- Open disk utilities
- deactivate partitions of .dmg-File and USB stick using "Disk Utility" on Mac. DO NOT UNMOUNT!
- get device names using "Disk Utility": command+i shows the device identifier, when its deactivated the device names gets an "r" as prefix
- dmg: disk1 -> rdisk1
- usb: disk2 -> rdisk2
Write DMG File to USB:
Open the Terminal.app and type:
dd if=/dev/rdisk1 of=/dev/rdisk2 bs=1m
and hit enter. Wait till you see the command prompt again.
Boot your Mac with USB plugged in. Hold down alt/option to get the boot menu. By default LinuxMCE-Icon is selected and will boot within 5 seconds.