[SOLVED] Does Linux Mint dual boot with Apple computers

bscho · 07-02-2017, 04:16 PM

Can Mint dual boot with Apple computers?

Thanks for any help

using Mint 18.1

hydrurga · 07-02-2017, 04:40 PM

Yes. See here for examples:

https://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/1643 (should also work for 18.1 - read the comments for tips)

http://www.daveoncode.com/2015/05/26...etina-display/

You'll find that the procedure varies with different types of Mac.

jamison20000e · 07-03-2017, 05:22 AM

Searching: dual boot with apple computers,,, brings up some $¢ari€r results, may want to throw the term Linux before with?

(-scarier & pricey like paying symbolically for a apple)
Have fun!

Here's some links:

bscho · 07-03-2017, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrurga

Yes. See here for examples:

https://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/1643 (should also work for 18.1 - read the comments for tips)

http://www.daveoncode.com/2015/05/26...etina-display/

You'll find that the procedure varies with different types of Mac.

The later looks very good and I have made the USB with the image file for Mint and will try it weekend

Thanks for your great reply.

hydrurga · 07-03-2017, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bscho

The later looks very good and I have made the USB with the image file for Mint and will try it weekend

Thanks for your great reply.

Let us know how you get on!