Can I install Ubuntu on a late-2006 iMac?

[Elliot B.]

• Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 (1.83 GHz, 64-bit)
• 17" display (1440×900)
• 2 GB RAM (DDR2 PC5300 SODIMM 667 MHz)
• 160 GB hard disk drive (SATA, 7,200 RPM)
• Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared memory)
• 24× combo drive (DVD-ROM, CD-RW)
• Internal AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g)
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Apple Remote infrared receiver
• iSight Camera (640×480, 0.3 MP)
• Mini-DVI video out
• 3× USB 2.0 ports
• 2× Firewire 400
• Mac OS X 10.7.5 "Lion"

I have downloaded ubuntu-18.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso.

 

What's next?

 

Is it possible to boot from a USB flash drive, rather than a DVD?

[Circaflex]

https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-dual-boot-ubuntu-mac/

 

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/09/14/how-to-start-up-mac-from-bootable-media/

 

It's a computer, its no different than installing on an HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc. Boot from USB, wipe drive (unless you want to dual boot), install Ubuntu. That's it.

[Barney T. Administrators]

Unlike most PCs, some hardware with Mac computers may not function because they are proprietary and run solely with mac/apple drivers. Using VMWare is a better option if you can use that. Otherwise, use the links listed above.

[Circaflex]

4 hours ago, Barney T. said:

Unlike most PCs, some hardware with Mac computers may not function because they are proprietary and run solely with mac/apple drivers. Using VMWare is a better option if you can use that. Otherwise, use the links listed above.

While I do agree with much of what you have said, a macbook of that age shouldn't have any of those issues on Linux; now a new MBP with a touchbar for instance might have some driver issues, a late 2006 model shouldnt.