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> On 10 Feb 2018, at 14:39, Mike Paddison <mike.paddison@xxxxxx> wrote: > > > >> On 7 Feb 2018, at 12:46, Joseph Bennie <jay@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> Hi Mike, >> >> Being 32bit EFI is not a show stopper, but i would suggest you use a 32bit build >> to avoid issues. >> >> I'l pretty sure the stock iso here will work out of the box. >> https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/i386/iso-cd/debian-9.3.0-i386-netinst.iso >> >> Also to boot the media (assuming you know about holding the alt key to select the >> boot image after the chime) >> >> if you do have problems start here http://refit.sourceforge.net >> >> FYI the reason you cant install the 1.4EFI update is you smc/efi is already at >> better version as needed for the 6,1 hardware configuration. >> > > Hi Jay > > Absolutely Amazing!! the stock ISO you recommended did work out of the box; the > installation went without a hitch. > > I burned the ISO to a cd, inserted into the iMac, selected the appropriate boot > image and let it rip. Had a few uncomfortable moments when it requested responses, > but I responded where I new the answer otherwise âleft it blankâ. After approx one > and half hours I had a working Debian 9 system. To you seasoned Linux enthusiasts > that probably would have been no surprise, but to me a was a bloody miracle. The > installer must be comprehensive and smart!, ethernet connected to the BT > modem/router without any fuss and a USB printer connected through my current Mac > without any action on my part. > > I liked the fact that Debian informed me about missing Broadcom files and where to > get them. It took a little time for me to find the Broadcom chip spec and to set > myself up as root so that I could change the sources.list file. After that, > loading the drivers went smoothly and I had a working wi-fi facility. > > After all that I came across the installation manual! > > Ny next step is to sort my keyboard selection so I can start to play with my > python programs. > > Many thanks for everyone's replies > > Mike > -- > The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG > https://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list > FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq Glad it all worked out. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG https://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq