Which Linux distro works best with MacBook Pro?

The Best 1 of 15 Options Why?

Best Linux distributions for Mac	Price	Based On
— Linux Mint	Free	Debian>Ubuntu LTS
— Fedora	Free	Independent
— Xubuntu	–	Debian>Ubuntu
61 Ubuntu MATE	–	Debian>Ubuntu

Can I install Linux on an old MacBook Pro?

Install Linux The laptop will boot from the USB device, and you can follow the normal Fedora installation process. It helps if you can plug the MacBook Pro into a network cable connection, as the Broadcom WiFi device will not work out of the box.

What Linux distro is used by Mac users?

The below list has numbers to count only, they don’t denote any order or priority.

• Elementry OS. Elementry OS is the best Linux distribution that looks like Mac OS.
• Deepin Linux. The next best Linux alternative to Mac OS will be Deepin Linux.
• Zorin OS. Zorin OS is a combination of Mac and Windows.
• Ubuntu Budgie.
• Solus.

How do I convert my old Mac to Linux?

Download a Linux distro. An ISO file is a disk image. Some of the top options are Ubuntu, Mint, or Deepin. They are free to download from each distribution’s main website. In this article, we are using Ubuntu.

Which is lighter lubuntu or Xubuntu?

Xubuntu is relatively lightweight, as in, it’s lighter than Ubuntu and Kubuntu but Lubuntu is actually lightweight. Xubuntu is more elegant and better looking, and it comes with more features and is more user-friendly than Lubuntu which looks outdated and bare allowing very minimal customization.

Which Linux distro should you use for your Mac?

Linux Mint is the distro that you probably want to use if you don’t pick Ubuntu GNOME. It is based on Ubuntu and its developers are determined to fix all the issues that Ubuntu users complain about. Linux Mint is, in a manner of speaking, a cooler Ubuntu, and its UI is easy to navigate. It will be a good pick to run on your Mac.

Does Ubuntu run well on a 2008 MacBook?

So I installed Ubuntu 10.04 on my roommate’s 2008 Macbook recently because he was complaining about OSX not running well on it. Ubuntu runs a lot smoother on it but he is still getting the occasional freeze. What’s the best linux distro for older computers like this?

What is the best Linux version to run on a MacBook?

Linux Mint has to be a good option. You could try the MATE or Xfce version if you are worried about performance. I have the exact same MacBook and it runs fine with OSX. Just check cache and make sure it has at least 2gb of ram – also get rid of any junk loading on boot.

Is Linux Mint good for Mac OS X?

Linux Mint is, in a manner of speaking, a cooler Ubuntu, and its UI is easy to navigate. It will be a good pick to run on your Mac.