Why You Should Run Linux on your Mac

Are you running Linux on your older Mac?
If so, what distro are you using?

Great. I'll gonna try it. I'm a linux user (Im using ZorinOS) and it would br nice to run it on a Macbook

Would Linux support 2 external thunderbolt displays on a unibody 2012 MBP?

Right now, I have two thunderbolt displays daisy chained and hooked up to my 2012 MBP (i7,16gb ram, 500gb SSD). It works great but my MacBook runs very hot under load and starting to get a bit sluggish. Wondering if switching to Linux would work.

i have windows i can run linux and macos same time. even linux inside macos inside hehehe windows xD

You look like a store brand Mark Ruffalo

I am about done rebuilding my late 2011 13' MBP. Since I had it disassembled for the last 2 years I've had no experience with the degradation of performance of running newer systems. I added an SSD and with the 16GB of RAM it should be quite stable and speedy but it feels like the original battery is slowing it down, I've pretty much replaced everything else but the motherboard and battery during the restoration process and awaiting for a replacement battery to arrive. Have you had any such quirks with these older machines?

When I disconnect the charger it becomes visibly laggy.

Also, big fan of Fedora and EndeavourOS. If it wasn't for the small inconvenience of the wireless driver and the repository ecosystem I'd move to Fedora but Arch based is my jam. Used Manjaro for a couple years and then when they had the certificate issues and some updates borked my system I tried out the recently released EndeavourOS and been on it since.

What linux distro can run most of MAC software apps

I have a mid 2010 MBP, which distro should I use?

I'm running Linux Mint 21.2 on at 2017 MBA (i7, 8GB, 1TB storage). It is quite zippy and runs like a champ. I've had no issues at all.

Them : Linux or Mac

Me : your device . It's up2you

Because it can.

Linux Mint 21.2 on 2010 Macbook Pro 17".

How about Zorin OS 16 on old hardware?

TYSM for these videos! I am considering to install Linux on an old Macbook air 2013 with 4 gb of RAM. Which "version" of Linux would you recommend to get the most Apple-like user experience and look?

great video! can you give me a link to download your desktop wallpaper with penguin and wooden planks?

gentoo.

Plus 1 on EndeavourOS. My Dell Chromebook 3180 resurrected from storage bin lol.

Thanks for the video! How easy is it to have dual boot on a mac?

Zorin would be the best bet for most Mac users switching to Linux. Endeavour is just a massive downgrade.

I had a wry smile on my face when you said how well Linux developers have designed Linux for new users, and how you can just get help from other users, along with lots of software. Bit of wishful thinking all round there.

Frankly you are best off just using the last usable macOS on your Mac, several versions you can consider golden, and stick to those.

No

The main problem with Linux is that all the apps suck compared to their commercial counterparts on Mac / Windows. We need a real Adobe Creative Suite alternative that matches workflow, features and GUI design. We need a real solution for issues that pop up that don't require internet forum searching for days to fix simple stuff that should just work. We need consistent design rules so everything matches. CSS for apps and DE's anywhere?!? Like basic stuff like that would make Linux a viable option for mass use. Otherwise it's a nerd tech for people who like to serve their computers instead of their computers serving them.

My problem with Linux mint is there is Bluetooth issues with Mac mini 2012

Wifi not working on 2014 mac mini

I've done that for fun in the past. But I like it better to buy a new Mac that's bitching fast and run the fastest MacOS.

I’m using Linux mint on my mid 2010 Mac and I’m loving it

I don't know what you were thinking. You can't run Linux on any computer with that little facial hair.

I have LMDE with NsCDE on my 2017 MacBook Air and it works absolutely great, all the hardware works out of the box with an excellent range of software available as expected. I even like going back to the old school operating environment which takes me back to my Solaris roots!

I’m eager to try Linux, I Ltd be using a imac i7 2011 or 12, what do you think about, is or any problem spot, I should know about? Thanx…

I am using a 2012 Unibody MacBook Pro with Pop!_OS. I've challenged myself to use it as a daily driver and it has been an adventure. I found it takes a lot of tinkering to get it to be a practical machine for my use case. One thing I haven't figured out is how to prevent the battery from overheating. I've installed TLP, CPU Power Manager, and fancontrol, which have been helpful, but it's still an issue. I wonder if anyone can share advice for configuring TLP to work for the Unibody MacBook Pro.

I installed Pop!OS20 on a 2015 MacBook Air. Tried but failed to get the factory wifi, a wired network cable, as well as a TP-link usb wifi device to work. Has anyone found a solution? Or should I try a different Linux install?

Hey there! Great video! Super informative. What Linux OS would you recommend to install in an old 2011 Macbook 13* with 16gb of ram/2.4ghz intel core i5 and a 300gb ssd? I would like to give this laptop a second life, hehe.

What about Big LInux? Have you tried that? I rather like it as a simple user.

Running a late 2014 iMac 27inch 5k , and a few days ago it suddenly slowed down, and when I say suddenly, I mean one night its good and the next day it is super slow. Don't know what Apple did in the update, either way it is tedious to use the system now. Switching over to Ubuntu tonight!!!

I got macOS 13.4 & Ubuntu MATE 22.04.2 LTS installed on my MBP 9,2 (upgraded to 16GB RAM & 480GB SSD) and honestly Linux feels so much faster than macOS 13.4 does.

I have tried numerous linux distros on a 2012 macbook pro and always have track pad issues like scrolling being not very good,especially in firefox.

Any ideal on how to install it Linux Fedora on 2019 intel MacBook Pro, Finding it hard to run dual booting

I have mac mini 2014. Tried every linux available. None of them recognises mic 🎤 plugged into the jack. (Just a cheap basic headset). Skype does not hear me.

Any tips to disable turbo boost on my Macbook Air 2014 intel? Its running Ubuntu and has heating issue.

Why you should dump Mac for a decent looking PC with linux

Now beat this. I am running a 2008 MacBook (Unibody) having a basic Intel Core2 Duo using Linux. I am using a flavor called ZorinOS Core. It is super cool, has Windows 11 look and works like magic! What if I tell you I am running it as a dedicated Plex Media Server? The Plex app works on all my client devices like magic!

Will this work on the newer M1 and M2 macs?

Does Linux have internet drivers for desktop Apple computers--obviously not.

MX Linux flies on this machine. Great video - Thank you!

I installed Manjaro on my mid-2012 Macbook Pro, and no matter what I do, I can’t get the Wifi working, it seems to detect the device in the Terminal but that’s it 😢

Should I try Fedora instead?

Will the old magic mouse and keyboard still work just like in mac? I have mid 2011 13” macbook pro. Planning to install linux.

very nice video i appreciate your work

doesn't runs on Linux..Stays on macOS for longer time even it is unsupported with Catalina Patcher on Macbook Mid 2010.

great video, i might try this at some point. thanks for sharing!

I have a first generation MacBook Air (the early 2008 one) that does not support anything newer than Mac OS Lion (10.7). You can't get it to run anything newer, even with patches so I put Void Linux on it and it works perfectly and everything is supported, not out of the box, of course but it's easy to find the proper drivers and now it works wonderfully on the most recent Linux kernel and supports all of the newest apps.