MacHw x,x and Ubuntu x.xx (codename)
This page aims to describe the steps needed, to fully enable all features of the x-th Generation MacHardware (release date: late 200x) when using Ubuntu x.xx, codename.
You can find out, what model you have by typing at the terminal:
sudo dmidecode -s system-product-name
If you have a different model, please go here and find the right wiki.
Overview
Anything not mentioned here probably already works out of the box. If not, please refer to the Ubuntu Apple Users forum.
Feature
Support status
Sound
Suspend & Hibernate
Desktop Effects (Compiz)
HFS+
Keyboard functions (Brightness,volume,...)
CD/DVD Writing
Bluetooth
External Monitor
Wireless (AirPort)
iSight
Touchpad (appletouch)
Mic
Apple USB 56K Modem
Apple Remote Control
Firewire
(works out-of-the-box)
(works, with remarks)
(needs manual install)
(won't work)
(not yet documented)
Basic Installation Instructions
Common things about installing and maintaining Ubuntu on Intel-based Macs: Intel CPU-based Macintosh Generic Installation Instructions
Wireless (AirPort)
iSight
Touchpad (appletouch)
External Monitor
Function Keys
Microphone
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