- #Install linux on a mac partition how to
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- #Install linux on a mac partition windows
#Install linux on a mac partition windows
Just stick with OS X (there is a port of WINE for the Intel Macs called Darwine) or use Windows with the aid of Boot Camp.įirst of all, you began with the arrogance with your response to me, by which you've given credence to the idea that "age does NOT equal wisdom", as someone of your "mature" age is making assumptions about someone he doesn't know).
I would never recommend a GNU/Linux + WINE setup on a Mac for a new user, much less someone that is not familiar with such things. I have been in this industry much less than you, but I can easily understand all of the concepts mentioned above. Unless you're current with the terminology and with the technology that is out there today (and for the past 10 years for that matter in regards to GNU/Linux), then you're pretty much at the same state as a new computer user would be. With all due respect, saying that you've been in the computing industry since 1968 means nothing. In all honesty, either of these options would be the least "painful" for you.
#Install linux on a mac partition how to
If this is such a major problem, why not just purchase a copy of Windows and use that? You could also follow the advice on the site I linked in my previous post on how to slipstream Service Pack 2 to create your own Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation disc. If all you want to run on your Intel-based Mac is GNU/Linux, then most distributions today should allow for a straight-forward installation since most distributions today support the Intel-based Macs. Usually on a stock PC, installation is pretty much straight-forward as with any other OS, but on the Intel Macs it seems that there's some extra work involved, especally if you're looking to dual-boot. Understand that most end-users will not be attempting this, so it's understood that those who do attempt this are familiar with the terms that pertain to such installations.
You might be able to use Boot Camp to resize the drive and make the appropriate space, but you'd need to be running Leopard in order to use Boot Camp. If your Mac mini has a Core 2 Duo processor on it, then you could even use one of the ISOs for 64-bit x86 processors.
#Install linux on a mac partition iso
You'll also need to download the ISO of any x86-based GNU/Linux distribution that you want to install. If you're still looking to use GNU/Linux on your Intel-based Mac mini, you'll need rEFIt and some unallocated space on your hard drive (in order to put a GNU/Linux distribution on there).
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