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    mac and Linux question

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Bail Kinsail, Sep 21, 2007.

  1. Bail Kinsail

    Bail Kinsail Notebook Enthusiast

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    is it possible to install and use ubunt on my MacBook? If so, and if not uubuntu, what is the best distro that works with mac and mac hardware and laptops. Thanks
     
    Bail Kinsail, Sep 21, 2007
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    It should be i have heard its possible but havent seen or heard about it done.
     
    Thomas, Sep 21, 2007
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    AnimusBlue Newbie

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    AnimusBlue, Sep 21, 2007
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  4. lambchops468

    lambchops468 Notebook Evangelist

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    it should be almost relatively pain-free because macbooks only come in so many configs (unlike PCs)
     
    lambchops468, Sep 21, 2007
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  5. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    The Macbook is actually one of the best notebooks for running Linux available, as long as you get past the whole EFI and OS X dual-boot issue. But nearly all the hardware (including Bluetooth, webcam, wireless, etc) is supported by open-source drivers.
     
    Paul, Sep 22, 2007
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    system_159 Notebook Deity

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    Aside from installing it as a boot up OS, you can run nearly any dist. of Linux through Parallels(I think VMware Fusion supports it too, but I don't know for sure).
     
    system_159, Sep 22, 2007
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  7. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    yes it can be done. and im hoping to do it myself soon. once (er, um, if) i get it done ill write a guide an put it up here.
     
    stealthsniper96, Sep 23, 2007
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    yin Notebook Consultant

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    I remember reading something about a Slackintosh distro... Might be worth checking out, but since I don't have a Mac, I didn't feel the need to try that one.
     
    yin, Sep 24, 2007
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