Getting ubuntu linux is easy enough just go to the download page and pick a version. How can i install fedora linux on a macbook pro, model. An example for the earlier model is listed in a section below. Dec 16, 2017 linux on 2012 macbook pro retina linux mint. The 2014 macbook pro im using now has everything working on ubuntu 2014 lts except suspend and the thunder bolt ports for video. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iphone, ipod, ipad, and mac platforms. Today, lets take a look at how to install ubuntu on a macbook pro so you can see the step by step process for yourself before you start undertaking this type of change on your own.
The reasoning for installing linux on a macbook pro might seem a bit strange at first isnt os x one of the main reasons to get a mac. Youll find the same processor families, graphics engines, networking chips, and a great deal more. Amazon even sells used macbook pros for those who want an apple laptop without. Whether youd like a more open and customizable operating system or simply need to dualboot in order to access certain software, you might want linux on your macbook. The macbook pro is a popular platform for running linux. If you just had a fresh install, you must have this iso image in some other system or same system in another os in dual boot. The installation described here is on a 2014 27inch retina imac running macos. Jul 14, 2018 installing linux mint 19 cinnamon tara on macbook pro july 14, 2018 technology srini after a long wait, linux mint 19 code named tara is finally released. Jan 31, 20 linux s pear os is close to mac design but ubuntu too is goo. Macbook pros come with some very nice hardware, but some people want more. I have an imac mid2017 i57500, 8gb, 21,5 4k retina, radeon pro 560.
If you havent decided yet, what version you like to install, it is recommended to install the latest official lts ubuntu version. Want to install linux on your mac but dont know where to begin. The ultimate linux newbie guide cannot be held responsible for any damage caused as a result of following this tutorial. Macbook hardware revisions and ubuntu versionspecific wikis now choose the link to the wiki of your hardware revision and the ubuntu version you are looking for. Rather than letting your old macbook pro turn into an expensive paperweight, install the latest version of linux and keep it going for years to come. Insert the ubuntu cd you made into your superdrive and reboot. After all, you paid a lot of money for that laptop.
Best linux version for old macbook pro early 2011 or 2012. Linux on 2012 macbook pro retina linux mint youtube. Install kali on usb stick with mac linux usb loader 2min 6. Installing linux mint 19 cinnamon tara on macbook pro july 14, 2018 technology srini after a long wait, linux mint 19 code named tara is finally released. Discussion in linux compatibility and software started by danishblunt, oct 8, 2017. Under the hood, macs hardware is remarkably similar to most of the parts used in modern pcs. If you search the internet for information about running ubuntu on the retina macbook pro, youll find tales of issues with the screen resolution running at 2880x1880 with tiny icons and text, and driver issues with wifi and sound. Jan 19, 2014 in my previous installation guide, i outlined the first way that i found of installing ubuntu on a retina macbook pro.
May 26, 2014 why install linux on a macbook pro retina. How to install the wifi drivers in ubuntu for my macbook pro. However, canonical and the ubuntu community have been investing some time in getting the retina macbooks to play nice with ubuntu. This tutorial assumes basic debian linux knowledge. Now, with the introduction of apples retina macbook pro screens we have an additional complication.
The state of linux on the mbp with particular focus on macbookpro,2 is also being. Installing arch linux on a macbook pro retina github. Advice on linux that suits my needs for macbook pro. You can set the partition sizes to whatever you want. It is generally easier to install linux on a pc thats about 23 years old. In my previous installation guide, i outlined the first way that i found of installing ubuntu on a retina macbook pro. Not real happy with general performance or battery life considering all i do is browse the web. Linux is a great way to breathe new life into an aging laptop, and especially an aging apple laptop. Then exit chroot and umount all filesystems and reboot to mac osx again.
I can use the broadcom bcm4331 ubuntu driver to get wirelessly connected, and the x display is decent. Download the iso file of linux mint 7 from theres a direct download link, but using bittorrent is much faster. I would like to report on the experience of installing linux mint 17. How to install linux on a macintosh and dual boot with.
That might be true, but another great reason to get a mac is the hardware. A good optimization tool like advanced system care. Whether this version of ubuntu works on a macbook pro retina, the x. Use it to partition your mac pros hard drive to make room for linux. However, due to the specific hardware configuration of a mac, there are a few deviations and special considerations which warrant a separate guide. However in the end i was not able to install neither. I tried this installation with a windows bootcamp partition already installed alongside but i could not boot on it anymore after though the datas of the partition were not overwritten.
According to this article, create directories and files in devsda4 with the following structures. The thing is, macbook pros are also pretty closeddown pieces of hardware that make installing other operating systems difficult linux more. Sep 27, 2015 just as i am writing this answer, i am using lubuntulubuntu is lightweigth ubuntu on the side in my macbook pro. In particular with fedora, i get this when i boot it i get the same screen on both my mac and an acer aspire one. I recently got the new macbook because of its supreme mobility. Linux mint is the distro that you probably want to use if you dont pick ubuntu gnome. I tried to follow various instructions for both fedora and ubuntu. I liked ubuntu but again moved back to windows because it doesnt have a good music manager like itunes. My hope is that you will find this guide helpful and useful to you as you move your mac to the linux platform and free it from the walled garden that is apples. How to install the wifi drivers in ubuntu for my macbook. It is starting to feel kind of sluggish not so weird seeing the age, but ive decided i now want to install linux on it instead ive just done the same process for my windows pc. I had decided to give linux mint another shot and use a simple usb wifi adapter to download the broadcom drivers. This tutorial has been tested on a late 20 macbook pro retina 15.
The first task in installing and configuring ubuntu on your mac is to create a live. You just pick the one to test at boot time, and then you can run it from the usb memory for a. I used yumi to create it, and put a number of linux distros for testing on new machines. Installing ubuntu on a retina macbook pro the easy way. Befor instaliing read below my experience about linux. How to install ubuntu on a macbook pro laptopninja. The thing is, macbook pros are also pretty closeddown pieces. My experience with linux on a retina macbook pro so far. Actually suspendtoram basically worked for me with 3. May 28, 2014 macbook pros come with some very nice hardware, but some people want more.
Linux on macbook pro late 2016 and mid 2017 with touchbar. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects. How to install and dual boot linux and macos lifewire. Nov 14, 2015 macbook hardware revisions and ubuntu versionspecific wikis now choose the link to the wiki of your hardware revision and the ubuntu version you are looking for. It has several dozen things running all the time like voice to text stuff and things i dont use but i cant disable them permanently and all combined, they consume all 8 gigs and goes into swapping as well. It is based on ubuntu and its developers are determined to fix all the issues that ubuntu users complain about linux mint is, in a manner of speaking, a cooler ubuntu, and its ui is easy to navigate. Has anyone tried linux on the 2015 retina macbook pros. But at some time i noticed the box would wake up again about 30 seconds after closing the lid.
You might want to check luke luos extensive 9 series on how to linux on mbp 11,3 retina. My recipe is if you do not give up and are very persistent. Some users love apples hardware and have substituted linux for os x on the macbook pro. Installing linux mint 19 cinnamon tara on macbook pro. You need software named wine to run it which often.
However the process is way too painful, and i am cornered here. The games and apps that you run on windows dont run efficienty on them. It actually gave me a lot less trouble than other designedfor. Trying to install ubuntu on new macbook, but keyboard and. Those are kind of a big deal, but i dont need them and i really like to run linux on the exceptional mac hardware, so i take the hit. I have been using a system32 galago pro and it is basically exactly like a macbook pro physically also with a retina display and every driver and chipset was hand picked with proper drivers sometimes custom drivers by system32 to work for linux. Jun 28, 20 boot arch linux on a retina macbookpro from usb. I had a macbook air 2012 and i managed to get linux installed, but when i upgraded to a 2015 macbook pro retina, it took a lot of work to get linux ubuntu to work. Installing arch linux on a macbook 12air pro or an imac is quite similar to installing it on any other computer. Just as i am writing this answer, i am using lubuntulubuntu is lightweigth ubuntu on the side in my macbook pro.
Therefore, since uefi booting is only supported with the 64bit release of fedora and the macbook pro model a1150 has a 32bit processor, you will need to download and burn a 32bit version of fedora to optical media cddvd and attempt to boot from it, if that too is even possible. Note that these instructions have only been tested with vanilla ubuntu 16. How to install linux on a macintosh and dual boot with macos. I went archlinux after few days frustrated with macosx, here are some pro cons using linux. Introducing how to install linux on a macbook pro retina.
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