I've got 2011 iMac with ML on it. I know nothing about Linus, but I got a book on it and wanted to try it.
Is it native or do I need to buy it?
Is it native or do I need to buy it?
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Is Linux native to OSX 10.8?
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robbieduncan
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Linux has absolutely nothing to do with any version of Mac OSX.
Mac OSX is a true Unix operating system
Linux is a Unix-like operating system
At the command line (Terminal.app in OSX) there are some similarities and some differences. If you are simply looking to learn Unix command-line basics either will be fine. If you are looking to learn about Linux specifics you will need to install Linux.
Mac OSX is a true Unix operating system
Linux is a Unix-like operating system
At the command line (Terminal.app in OSX) there are some similarities and some differences. If you are simply looking to learn Unix command-line basics either will be fine. If you are looking to learn about Linux specifics you will need to install Linux.
Stooby Mcdoobie
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Also would like to point out that virtually all Linux distributions are free. You do not need to purchase anything.