Fedora Installation :: F13 On Macbook Pro 5.4 - Gptsync Fails - Finds GPT Table Empty
Aug 12, 2010
FC13 and Ubuntu 10.04 - both 64bit. Hardware: MBP 5,4 Here's how I do the install:
1. Boot to Ubuntu LiveCD and wipe disk.
2. Create a msdos partition table via gparted
3. Reboot from FC13 or Ubuntu install disk and continue to install with installer suggested partition scheme.
4. Reboot and get an error that says "uncompression error -- System halted"
Variation that I have tried:
1. After #3, boot into FC13 or Ubuntu rescue mode, chroot to hd image and run:
# grub
> root (hd0,0)
> setup (hd0)
> quit
2. Create a 250MB partition where I installed refit and use rest of the disk for Ubuntu or FC13. After installation, both Ubuntu and FC13 halt at the same error.
3. gptsync fails with no refit installed. Finds GPT table empty. LiveCDs from both distros work fine so ruling out hardware issues like bad memory etc.
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2.) I click any key to dismiss the auto boot
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2. Boot from disk and install in Windows partition with bootloader on installed on the / partition
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Same for sdb.
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The answers I've found on the web suggest to backup my drives and repartition. I'm not too hot on that "solution".
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Quote:
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After another couple of installs (with lvm & w/o lvm) & even disconnecting the second harddrive -> same issue
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