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rushina · 04-10-2010

How Can I Replace Mac OS X for My Mac With a Linux Distribution? I have Mac OS X and I like it OK, but I want to have a dual boot and transition to Linux. How would I buy a Linux distribution for Mac hardware. This seems to me to be a much more secure solution.
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tom.w.bn · 04-10-2010

I don't know how to do this but would like to ask in which way a Linux distribution should be more secure than Mac OS X.

thegman · 04-10-2010

Hi Rushina,
It would depend on whether you have a PowerPC Mac or an Intel Mac. If it's an Intel Mac, you could probably use just about any Linux distro. If it's PowerPC, check out YellowDog Linux.

However, Tom makes a good point about security. Mac OS X is based on BSD UNIX, which is actually probably *more* secure than the Linux kernel. Also, if you've configured your router appropriately, then most security problems are void before they get to the computer, regardless if it's Mac, Linux or Windows for that matter.

If you're still keen though, maybe you're better off on a Linux forum.

funkpilz · 04-10-2010

It's really simple. You use the Bootcamp Manager that you find in the Utilities folder, and set it up to split your boot volume into two partitions. When it's done with that, it'll tell you to either insert your Windows disk or to quit the Manager and install Windows later. Do the latter, and download Ubuntu 9.10 from its website (www.ubuntu.com). At any given point, you can insert the Ubuntu CD in your drive and press C at startup (during the grey screen), and it will install Ubuntu. Make sure to set up the partitions manually in the Ubuntu installer and place the installation in the partition you set up in the Bootcamp Manager.
I can recommend Ubuntu, and the installation procedure is simple if you've done this kind of thing before, but you have to be sure you know what you're doing. Maybe get a tech savvy friend to help you? It'll be a cakewalk for anyone who knows a little bit about partitioning and stuff.