followed various directions to use terminal to make img.used my primary mac to download numerous distros.I guess the thrift store has windows tools and no mac tools, but I digress.Īt this point, I would like to just install linux, single boot, no more mac os. I contacted the prev owner (through his own documents) and he verified that he had donated it, having been told it would be wiped. The iMac did have personal data on it from prev owner. I thought it would be 'fun' to try to install linux on it. And perhaps keep advil handy and a bottle of vodka nearby. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. I used CDBurnerXP on Win7 to burn the iso to CD at SLOW speed. I am leaving the post below for anyone who wants to read it.