Is this an intel mac? if so did you have to use bootcamp?

I'm trying to help this thread (and i don't know anything about macs, intel or otherwise :blink: )-
http://www.suseforums.net/index.php?showtopic=29738

If it is an intel mac and you didn't use bootcamp then I imagine that it wouldnt be able to install grub on to the hard disk drive, and so hopefully swredna's advice will help.

could you post your results?