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    Do not know Mac, but does it have 32 bit UEFI, but is 64 bit system? mattgadient.com/… Commented Feb 4, 2024 at 17:46
  • yes, it does. however, rather than using one of mattgadient's pre-modded iso files, i used one i downloaded from ubuntu. is it fatal to try to run it without the modifications ? Commented Feb 4, 2024 at 22:19
  • You may have the 32 bit UEFI boot file,bootia32.efi. Download & add to USB installer to boot it: Detail: askubuntu.com/questions/775498/… & askubuntu.com/questions/392719/32-bit-uefi-boot-support You may find instructions to build your own, but you can just download that file. Commented Feb 4, 2024 at 22:32
  • yeah, I did that. i have tried to get back to GRUB menu by pressing ESC or ALT or SPACE keys but none of them work Commented Feb 5, 2024 at 14:51
  • I was not able to install Ubuntu to my 2006 PC. Server installed & I was able to install lightweight gui. I was able to install Kubuntu, which surpised me as it is more of a mid-weight flavor. You may need a Light weight flavor: Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, Budgie Flavors of Ubuntu only come with three years of supported life (five years applies to Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server but not flavors) Also used new UEFI install of Kubuntu on external SSD with that old BIOS boot laptop. Only had to add BIOS grub stanza to its HDD. External SSD made old laptop functional. Commented Feb 5, 2024 at 15:05