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March 20, 2007

Parallels and Ubuntu 6.0.6 Server LTS

MacOS X 10.4.9 (Tiger) Parallels Desktop Build 3188 Ubuntu 6.0.6 LTS Server MacBook Pro 15" (C2D 2.16)

You'll find that attempting to install from the "server" ISO results in a VM that hangs just after kernel decompression. So...

Get the x86 "Alternate" ISO from here: http://se.releases.ubuntu.com/6.06/

In Parallels:

File > New...
Custom
OS Type: Linux
OS Version: Other Linux kernel 2.6
RAM: 512MB or greater (install reported to hang with less)
Create a new hard disk image, at least 4GB
Shared Networking
Name it whatever you like

When prompted to insert the install CD, Click "More Options", select "ISO image", and select the x86 Alternate ISO you downloaded earlier.

When you to the Ubuntu install prompt, enter "server". Let 'er rip.

Voila. Ubuntu 6.0.6 LTS VM. Parallels 3188. MacOS X 10.4.9.

Posted by jim at 12:39 PM