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Mac Mini has a special place among all these variants, because it embodies the common denominator mentioned earlier. Depending on which Apple system you have additional requirements and needs start to play a role during Linux installation on an Apple box. These represents the basic set of rules for or a common denominator for all Linux installations on all Apple computers. Namely neither of the Apple machines utilize BIOS, second Apple complies with a disk organization schema, which is based on GUID Partition Table (GPT) rather than on Master Boot Record (MBR) used with BIOS.
#LINUX ON A MAC MINI INSTALL#
Regardless on which contemporary Apple platform you wish to install Linux - PowerPC, i386 or some kind of Apple laptop, there is something distinctly unique about them all, and that defines a set of common concerns that we have to appreciate when installing Linux on these systems. JohnStavrakakis triple_boot_on_macbook_pro Here are a few places you may wish to consult if you have an Apple laptop or perhaps a PowerPC Apple system:
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There are already many pages dealing mainly with Linux installation issues on Apple's laptops. Though I wish to concentrate on i386 Mac Mini, let us begin with a short description and comparison between a few possible scenarios most often encountered by those who are considering installing Linux onto Apple Computer's hardware. Triple Boot (GPT option) - simple/advanced.Single Boot (GPT option) - simple/advanced.Single Boot (MBR option) - advanced / replacing MacOS with Ubuntu.Single Boot (MBR option) - simple / replacing MacOS with Ubuntu.Running Mac's Disk Utility to set MBR / GPT flag.Setting MBR / GPT partitioning scheme flag.
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#LINUX ON A MAC MINI HOW TO#
How to Install Ubuntu on Apple's Hardware.