I have been trying to install various distros for several weeks under Parallels Desktop to Mac. I use Red Hat Enterprise Server at work and like to keep tabs on what is happening in the Linux desktop space. I had no problems installing Red Hat, Fedora and Windows in Parallels. I wanted to try out Ubuntu and OpenSUSE, two distros that appear to be getting a lot of press for ease of use and "good looks". However, installing either one under Parallels resulted in a blank screen. Using the directions on this website, I got Kubuntu Linux 7.0.4 (Feisty Fawn) installed and running in Parallels on my MacBook.
Check out the tutorial at
How to install Ubuntu Feisty Fawn in OS X using Parallels - a complete walkthrough - Simplehelp.
This tutorial is for anyone with an Intel-based Mac who is curious about Linux - specifically Ubuntu, and has about an hour to kill, not including the time it takes to download Ubuntu.
You where successful in installing redhat, what did you do to finish installing the second disk? I keep getting an error(xscreensaver). I would mention exactly but I just closed down parallels.
Rory,
I also have had no success mounting USB storage devices to Ubuntu running under Parallels. I did not have an issue with Windows XP and USB devices under Parallels. One more reason why Linux remains a server and development platform for me.
Hi there
I just installed Ubuntu Hardy Heron under Parallels Desktop 3 for Mac on my Macbook (Intel Core Duo) running Leopard. Everything works fine BUT I cannot see any devices. I am a relative newbie, but I cannot share any disks or even see a USB disk in Ubuntu. The USB device is attached and it prompts me when I attach the external HD, but Ubuntu cannot see it. Help?