any puppy that will install on a macbook pro

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jonnycross
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any puppy that will install on a macbook pro

#1 Post by jonnycross »

I have a macbookpro version 6.2
can anyone tell me if there is a puppy that will install on it?
if so which one
regards Jon
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#2 Post by 666philb »

if it has an intel chip, any puppy should install and run. i have precise and lucid on my macbookpro 3.1
Bionicpup64 built with bionic beaver packages http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=114311
Xenialpup64, built with xenial xerus packages http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=107331
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#3 Post by jonnycross »

it has an intel chip i5
I have tried Racy 5.3 lupu 525.1 macpup 529.1 and retroprecise 542.1
they are all ok until it comes to mouse /trackpad selection then nothing else will work.
any Ideas please (anyone)
regards and a HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
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#4 Post by Atle »

I think... if you try Lucid 5.2.8 005 and load the Ubuntu repository into the packet manager, you might find some Ubuntu software regarding the trackpad.
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#5 Post by jonnycross »

Thanks for all your replies But I am still unable to get one to load and work.
I will keep trying as the new pups come out(which is quite often thanks to all you guys)
Best regards jon
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