Ubuntu On Parallels On Macbook

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Wow, what a pain. Parallels definitely needs some work in the Linux department. A word of warning: ubuntu will be slow and annoying no matter what. I'd recommend putting Windows on Parallels instead and putting Ubuntu on your Dell.

  • set up a new VM for "Other Linux - 2.6 kernel"
  • set the RAM to 512MB. 1024MB will cause the installer to hang
  • boot up the live CD into the live environment
    • double-click the "Install" icon on the desktop
    • let the install run, then reboot when prompted
  • add 1280x800 to the resolution options:
    • run: sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak
    • run: sudo vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf
      • find 'Section "Screen"'
      • change 'Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"' to 'Modes "1280x800" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"' for 16-bit and 24-bit depths
  • install EasyUbuntu (Yay, France!)
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