Author: fsmithred Date: To: dng Subject: Re: [DNG] Instaling Devuan Daedalus on a Mac Mini,
Model Number: A1283, 2008, Intel polycarbonate.
On 8/3/25 13:34, Peter via Dng wrote:
> The instructions mention "1. ... turn off Secure Boot ..."
> Where is Secure Boot?
>
> My usual installation routine:
> Remove the internal drive,
> connect to a working system via a USB adapter,
> paritition with gparted,
> replace the drive in the Mac,
> boot from a USB-connected installer,
> install,
> remove the installer,
> reboot to the fresh system.
>
> OK for the Mac mini?
>
> The instructions mention refractainstaller and I know nothing about it.
> Can the Daedalus installer be used without refracta?
>
> Thanks, ... P.
>
Secure Boot is normally found in the BIOS/UEFI settings. I don't know
about Mac mini.
refractainstaller is in the live isos. The regular devuan/debian installer
is in the installer isos. Use one or the other. (whichever one boots?)