Can You Dual Boot Linux on a Mac?
Contents in Fact, to Dual Boot Linux on a Mac, You Need Two Extra Partitions: One for Linux and a Second for Swap Space. the Swap Partition Must Be as Big as...
In fact, to dual boot Linux on a Mac, you need two extra partitions: one for Linux and a second for swap space. The swap partition must be as big as the amount of RAM your Mac has. Check this by going to Apple menu > About This Mac.
Is it possible to install Linux on Mac?
Apple Macs make great Linux machines. You can install it on any Mac with an Intel processor and if you stick to one of the bigger versions, you’ll have little trouble with the installation process. Get this: you can even install Ubuntu Linux on a PowerPC Mac (the old type using G5 processors).
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Is it worth installing Linux on Mac?
Mac OS X is a great operating system, so if you bought a Mac, stay with it. If you really need to have a Linux OS alongside OS X and you know what you’re doing, install it, otherwise get a different, cheaper computer for all your Linux needs.
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