bulletproof linux os for apple intel macbook?

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Hi,

Whats the most bulletproof, indestructable linux os out there? that is fully compatible with my macbook (june 2008 model). been using arch/ubuntu on my desktop so i know I am capable of installing arch!

Basically all im concerned about is doing an update halfway through my PGCE and the macbook goes mental and I lose my data....


is arch the only way? just want bulletproof stability with proven support for macbooks.

OS X is doing me head in :)
 
Arch is a rolling release so it's not known for stabillity. You will do a update and X won't boot for example.

Debian is know for stabillity, but it doesnt release that often. You can use the testing version though.

OS X is pretty stable though, I use macports for linuxy/unixy needs since i'm a terminal junky. You won't be able to tell different terminal wise. Since it is unix.


I currently use arch, but have had update problems in the past.
 
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Arch is rolling release so it's not known for stabillity. You will do a update and X won't boot for example.

Debian is know for stabillity, but it doesnt release that often.

OS X is pretty stable though, I use macports for linuxy/unixy needs since i'm a terminal junky.


I currently use arch, but have had update problems in the past.
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yeh now found a guide for debian on the macbook, I just aint enjoying OSX as i thought i would.

I like arch, but as im a semi-nooblet (linux/windows dualbooter since 2005) I dont wanna risk it fudging up half way though my course.

Debian - is it a rolling release also? Is it gonna be bulletproof? I just want something where I can run openoffice, gimp, e-mail. I know its hard to predict whats gonna happen but i just dont wanna do apt-get update one day & it all dies lol
 
Debian do stable releases not rolling releases. Basically it's tested to hell, but doesn't get updated that often. It does not change that often.

Arch is rolling release with all the latest stuff, but one day you might update and it will just not boot.
 
Whats the most bulletproof, indestructable linux os out there? that is fully compatible with my macbook
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Doesn't exist.
Debian is the most stable but it's about 6months behind the curve. New release in about a week.
Ubuntu is based on Debian testing builds, has a focus on laptops and a forum dedicated to Mac only issues.
 
Arch isn't that stable really- I've lost X a few times thanks to updates... I considered using it on my work lappy, but being stuck in South Africa or Qatar with a non- booting laptop just doesn't work for me... It's great for my home system where it doesn't matter if I fudge it up though :)
 
Bes said:
Arch isn't that stable really- I've lost X a few times thanks to updates... I considered using it on my work lappy, but being stuck in South Africa or Qatar with a non- booting laptop just doesn't work for me... It's great for my home system where it doesn't matter if I fudge it up though :)
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what are you using bes?
 
As I said before, Arch at home. Fine for home use, but no good for work... Just too risky!

Work I run Windows XP for now... I am considering a switch to Debian though.
 
Bes said:
As I said before, Arch at home. Fine for home use, but no good for work... Just too risky!

Work I run Windows XP for now... I am considering a switch to Debian though.
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i'm gonna look at debian 5.0, but after finding shed loads of info on the ubuntu wiki about ubuntu and macbooks, I think i'll try trusty ubuntu first.
 
Bes said:
What is it about OSX you dislike so much?
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I prefer the gnome desktop. By that I mean I dislike the way finder works, opening up windows when all i want to do is select my item from a dropdown menu. Also dont like the os x dock, would rather have the gnome bottom panel where I can simply click the window i want to bring to the front. Also dislike the way os x puts minimixed windows into the dock, if u have a lot of them its hard to tell which is which.
 
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