====== Ubuntu ======
This page is about macbook core 2 duo and ubuntu
===== Installation =====
install refit, then launch ubuntu live cd
at boot: F6 then lpj=7330000 (avoid kernel panic) (for 6.10, not for next version)
== Keyboard ==
choose a standard fr keymap, then:
sudo sed -i~ '/xkb_symbols "ralt_switch" {/a\ include "level3(rwin_switch)"' /etc/X11/xkb/symbols/level3
to get the left apple key mapped to altgr
then switch fn keys, to work without pressing fn
when you press the key it send f1 and fn + the key send reduce backlight
echo 2 > /sys/module/hid/parameters/pb_fnmode
== Keyboard 2 ==
gnome kbd:
* alt/win key behavior: Let alt is swapped with left win-key
* third level choosers: pres rght win-key to choose 3rd level
invert fn and function key (f1, f2, etc..)
cat /etc/init.d/mackbd.sh [07-10-05
#!/bin/sh
echo 2 >/sys/module/hid/parameters/pb_fnmode
== TouchPad macbook 2,1 ubuntu 9.10 ==
install gpointing-device-settings.
== Fan Speed ==
sudo modprobe applesmc
echo applesmc | sudo tee -a /etc/modules
in /etc/init.d/acpid at the end:
echo 3000 > /sys/devices/platform/applesmc.768/fan1_min
====== Mac OS X ======
===== Software =====
software to make you mac os x, more geek friendly:
- pathfinder : a real file browser
- fink : apt-get like
- zooom/mondomouse/windowdragon/geekbind : move window with alt+mouse
- adium : im
- fugu : sftp/scp gui client
- textmate : a real text editor
===== Keyboard Shortcut =====
==== general ====
- shift+opt+l = |
- shift+opt+( = [
- opt+( = {
- opt+n then space = ~
- Cmd-Period[.] = Stop process
- Cmd-Option-Escape = Open Force Quit
- Power Key = Turn off
- Cmd-Option-Shift-Power Key = Force shut down
- Cmd-Control-Power Key = Force restart
==== at startup ====
- cmd+S : single mode