RHEL 7.5 server on mid 2010 MacBook Pro issue

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Hi, I am trying to install RHEL server on a mid 2010 MacBook Pro i7 OS X is erased and I just want to use RHEL. I tried installing it from a USB drive, and I can’t get past a screen that ends with “Depend” dependency failed for anaconda text console. I attached a picture of it also.

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GD Pro 490 points
27 October 2018 6:35 PM

I reset the PRAM on the MacBook, and I get a black screen, with a arrow, and it looks like it is trying to start the installer, and it’s stuck. It looks like the screen you get for the Anaconda installer.

Christian Labisch's picture Guru 9580 points
28 October 2018 4:35 PM

Hi GD,

Press the "E" key after starting the MacBook and add the parameter nomodeset at the end of the line beginning with "linux" before booting. Then press Ctrl + X to boot ... hope that this can solve the problem, please report back if it worked - I wish you good luck. :)

Regards,
Christian

GD Pro 490 points
28 October 2018 5:34 PM

Hi, thanks for your reply. I tried that, and when pressing Ctrl and x it just types x and does not boot. Not sure what to do?

Christian Labisch's picture Guru 9580 points
29 October 2018 7:36 AM

Hi GD, you can alternatively press "F10" to boot ... although this is not a good sign, the Ctrl key should work. :)

Regards,
Christian

GD Pro 490 points
29 October 2018 2:23 PM

Thanks very much for your help! Your solution worked wonderfully! I was finally able to get the installer to come up and install successfully! :)

Christian Labisch's picture Guru 9580 points
29 October 2018 3:03 PM

Hey GD, that's great news ! I'm glad that the solution worked for you and that the installation was successful. :)

Regards,
Christian

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