Linux on MBP

Beerbaron · 24 Apr 2014 at 09:07

I have to use a MBP 2012 for work. As OSX is terrible will I have any issues installing a Linux distro such as Mint or Ubuntu. As it's my work laptop i don't really have time to play around with it. Im looking to completely wipe the SSD first.

Beerbaron · 24 Apr 2014 at 12:12

The servers I work with all run various distros of Linux. I have never used Mac before I started working here a year ago. Its just clunky and long winded compared to Linux.

Beerbaron · 24 Apr 2014 at 13:46

I'm the only one that really accesses them via SSH. My point was that I don't like the OS. I'm given a Mac by my company so the only thing I can change is the OS. There is no real show stopping features missing although a VMware vSphere client would be nice

Beerbaron · 25 Apr 2014 at 09:28

glen8 said:
let me get this straight....

you want to remove the worlds best operating system, and replace it with the worst?

well done

I agree UNIX is a great OS but its the horrible front end Apple uses for OSX

Beerbaron · 25 Apr 2014 at 09:53

MagicBoy said:
OK, now you're just trolling...

I'm not out to troll anyone. I just wanted to know if it was possible for Linux to be installed on a MBP. As I have never had a Mac before I thought I would ask in here first. People obviously are going to have their own opinions on the best OS. Mine isn't OSX which might be to some peoples surprise in this sub forum.

JRS said:
He's not putting XP on it?

XP was a good OS after SP1. ME was far worse.