Linux on a MacBook Pro?

Hi. I'd like to run Linux on my MBP because I need it for work, but I'm having a bit of trouble.
Currently I have Windows and SUSE 10.2 running under Parallels; I've tried to get Ubuntu Feisty Fawn on it, but the installation failed miserably. SUSE runs alright and has network access, but it runs in a very basic mode with 800x600 screen and apparently no access to peripherals. I assume it's a driver problem.
I'd really like to get Ubuntu FF running, and I've tried the techniques suggested on the Internet, but so far no luck.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get this working right? Does Boot Camp work any better than Parallels?
M[any]TIA...Matt
MacBook Pro   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   Also G4 Sawtooth, PowerBook G3, eMac, and misc elderly models

Parallels support for Linux is flaky, but it is possible to run Linux on Parallels with native resolution and without any stability problems if you are willing to do some editing of command line. Here is a step by step guide -
http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/04/27/how-to-install-ubuntu-feisty-fawn-in-os-x-u sing-parallels-a-complete-walkthrough/#install
If you have problems, try installing with less than or equal to 512Mb RAM - you can increase it later after editing grub command line to insert "agp=off" once the install completes.
For getting 1440x900 resolution - go to VM settings and add a custom resolution of 1440x900 and then run
sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg
And select 1440x900 as the resolution. Restart X and you will have the LCD's native resolution.

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