> Hi there,
>
> I just got off IRC with a problem, where noone seemed to be able to help
> me. However, people did ask me to email the way I created a bootable USB
> for Mac without having to install rEFInd on the host computer.
>
> You will find the step-by-step instructions below. I will also post my
> problem, hoping someone involved in development and who is Mac savvy has a
> solution for me! At least, this may speed up problem solving a bit.
>
> Currently, the only option provided on the website to manually install
> using Mac is here:
> https://tails.boum.org/doc/first_steps/installation/manual/mac/index.en.html- however, it requires rEFInd to be installed on the Mac computer,
> something people might not want. Instead, follow the steps below to create
> a bootable USB which can immediately be used. For this process, I used
> MacBook Air 6-1 (mid 2013).
>
>
> - Download Tails ISO from the website, and copy it onto the desktop
> (keep the original somewhere safe).
>
> - Download syslinux (
> http://ftp.debian.org/debian/pool/main/s/syslinux/syslinux_4.02+dfsg.orig.tar.gz),
> extract, and copy isohybrid.pl from the /utils folder to the desktop.
>
> - Open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal.app)
>
> - Change to desktop folder
>
> - Type: cd desktop
>
> - Type: perl isohybrid.pl *[tails.iso]*
>
> - (replace *[tails.iso]* with the file name without [ ], or drag the
> file and drop on terminal window, to paste the path and file name)
>
> - Convert ISO to Mac IMG
>
> - Type: hdiutil convert -format UDRW -o *[target] [tails.iso]*
>
> - (replace *[target]* with IMG name without [ ] (extension DMG will
> automatically be added), replace *[tails.iso]* with ISO name without [
> ]
>
> - If USB stick is plugged in, unplug it
>
> - Type: diskutil list
>
> - Plug in USB stick
>
> - Type: diskutil list
>
> - Determine the device node of the USB stick (e.g. /dev/disk2)
>
> - Type: diskutil unmountDisk /dev/disk*N*
>
> - (replace *N* with number of device node as seen after previous
> command, and don't remove USB stick after unmounting)
>
> - Type: sudo dd if=*[target.dmg]* of=/dev/rdisk*N* bs=1m
>
> - (Replace *[target.dmg]* with the image created earlier without [ ],
> replace *N* with number of device node -and note the rdisk- *ENTERING
> THE WRONG NUMBER MAY COMPROMISE YOUR MAC BOOT DISK!* You can also use
> disk instead of rdisk, but rdisk will be faster)
>
> - If you see the error *dd: Invalid number '1m'* you are using GNU dd.
> Use the same command but replace *bs=1m* with *bs=1M*
>
> - If you see the error *dd: /dev/diskN: Resource busy*, make sure the
> disk is not in use. Start the 'Disk Utility.app' and unmount (don't eject)
> the drive
>
> - Wait until the prompt returns.
>
> - Type: diskutil eject /dev/disk*N*
>
> - (Replace *N* with number of device node. Remove USB stick, reboot
> Mac and hold alt/option key while the Mac is restarting. When you insert
> the USB stick, you should see a new disk which you can select and boot from
> it. However, on my computer it's called Windows for some reason (probably
> because I use BootCamp and have both Mac and Windows installed)
>
>
> The only problem I have is that WiFi won't work. Since the MacBook Air has
> no ethernet port, you can see how this poses a problem.
>
> I tried installing drivers using the websites
> https://wiki.debian.org/InstallingDebianOn/Apple/MacBookAir/6-1 and
> https://wiki.debian.org/wl, but wireless-tools gives me an error
> regarding kernel headers not found, and on IRC people tell me I can't
> install any drivers. So if you have a solution to this little problem, that
> would be great! In the mean time, the links provided could help you add
> drivers for future versions, possibly.
>
> In case of any reply regarding my problem, please note that I am new to
> Mac, very new to Tails, and rather inexperienced with Linux or IRC.
>
> Best regards,
> Scorpion / ScorpsPortal
>
