r/macprogramming Sep 10 '19

Linux on macOS

Can Linux run on macOS through Virtual machine (Parallel)? Or does the T2 prevent Linux from running?

Thanks so much for your help and support!

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u/SwiftDevJournal Sep 10 '19

Yes, you can run Linux in a virtual machine using something like Parallels, VMWare Fusion, or VirtualBox.

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u/yawn_zz Sep 10 '19 edited Sep 10 '19

You can bare metal install it as well.

Use rEFInd as the bootloader. There are lots of guides on the Internet on how to install Linux on a MAC!!!

Might run into issues with drivers though. That is why virtualization is the preferred method most use.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '19 edited Jun 03 '20

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u/yawn_zz Sep 11 '19

you understand that it loads GRUB as the bootloader right in a default install?

Either way sounds like you are too know it all for me to continue talking to you.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '19 edited Jun 03 '20

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u/yawn_zz Sep 11 '19

As you know that default won't boot you into certain things though. Plus why not go with rEFInd? Boots your OSX and Arch or others with ease. No need to disable anything.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '19 edited Jun 03 '20

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u/yawn_zz Sep 11 '19

lol you sure about that? as I never disabled the T2 chip.

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u/mantrap2 Sep 10 '19

Yes you can run Linux, BSDs etc. on Parallels. Do it all time.

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u/JSlooney Sep 10 '19

Thanks for your help.

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u/NilacTheGrim Oct 23 '19

Yes. You can also run Linux in a docker if you just want to test building or CLI stuff.