Linux on iMac, is it possible? [Archive]

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EM87

Jan 23, 2007, 02:39 AM

Hi all,

I'm a Mac newbie, only had one for around 1 and a half months, and I am wondering is there anyway to run Linux on Mac's? Obversely you can run Windows but I have no idea if you can run Linux on them. So is there anyway easy way to do it or can it only be done by people who really know what they are doing (this does not cover me:o)?

BGAYLOR07

Jan 23, 2007, 02:49 AM

I am not familiar with Linux but I found these threads on the topic. Hope it helps! :)

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=259864&highlight=LINUX+MAC

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=202556&highlight=LINUX+MAC

EM87

Jan 23, 2007, 02:56 AM

Thanks for the links.

Nermal

Jan 23, 2007, 02:58 AM

This doesn't answer your question, but why do you want to? A lot of Linux apps are available for OS X, and the underlying system is similar.

EM87

Jan 23, 2007, 03:43 AM

I know that they are similar and all but I just like Linux, and I planning on putting the same form on all of my computers in the house. As good as OS X is I just want to be able to have Linux on the computer as well.