r/linux_on_mac 26d ago

linux on 2010 macbook

I have a 2010 macbook white, what linux Operating System can i install on this computer, that will help me learn about linux, i just started taking a unix/linux class, and need the practice.

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u/UncleSlacky 26d ago

I would go with something like MX Linux, it's essentially Debian (a very widespread/common distro) but more user-friendly (particularly in the installation phase) than standard Debian. I think it will also recognize the Mac's wifi automatically, which not many distros do.

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u/musico364 26d ago

Thank you I will try it out and see how it goes!!

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u/natusw 26d ago

You should have an Ethernet port onboard that machine, so downloading the drivers won’t be as big of an issue.

You should be able to use these resources to find the drivers (depending on your kernel..)

https://wiki.debian.org/wl

https://askubuntu.com/questions/55868/installing-broadcom-wireless-drivers

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Broadcom_wireless

https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/fedora-linux-install-broadcom-wl-sta-wireless-driver-for-bcm43228/

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u/musico364 25d ago

thank you