Fwd: Re: Linux Distro Familiarization Project
3 messages · started by J B on Aug 26, 2021
Fwd: Re: Linux Distro Familiarization Project
From J B · Aug 26, 2021
I have never successfully dual-booted a mac into linux. There’s some extra kajiggering that’s required beyond what Bootcamp can do for you. Parallels is a good hypervisor because it lets you boot into the guest virtual machine from the Mac desktop and integrate
a lot of the features of the guest VM into the Mac desktop, like adding the guest applications to the host launch pad. If you want to go cheap, though, I think you can run Virtualbox (one of the hypervisors of choice for the Cochise College IT students) and
install a linux VM on that. Won’t be integrated with the Mac desktop but it will run Linux on a Mac.
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From: Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com> Date: August 25, 2021 at 6:02:50 PM MST To: cochiselinux@freelists.org
From: Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com>
Date: August 25, 2021 at 6:02:50 PM MST
To: cochiselinux@freelists.org
Subject: [cochiselinux] Re: Linux Distro Familiarization Project
Reply-To: cochiselinux@freelists.org
If you wouldn't mind sharing the details of that I would like to install a dual boot on a mac mini.
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 4:16 PM Ron Yonker <rukind7@gmail.com> wrote:
Charles,Thanks for input but I'm going to do a dual boot with a program called "Parallels 16" which Reggie, the head of the "Geeks Squad" told me about.
Thanks again,Ron Yonker
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 4:03 PM Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com> wrote:
are you planning to install ubuntu on your macbook? Can't remember what you call it, but you have to go in and change something in the bios to allow you to install it, and you have to use a DVD, you can't use a usb drive. So you have to burn the iso to the DVD, or CD, and then boot from that to install ubuntu.Sorry can't remember the names of things, I'm an old dude and my mental HD is not so good, and it's been a couple of years since I messed with the apple stuff.
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 2:36 PM Ron Yonker <rukind7@gmail.com> wrote:
Charles,Thank u for ur input. I do have a Macbook.
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 2:27 PM Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com> wrote:
Ron, here's my 2cents worth. https://www.lifewire.com/beginners-guide-to-ubuntu-2205722This is way more than you need to get started. If you are a Mac person, Ubuntu will be easy to adjust to. And personally, I find the unity desktop more agreeable to me than the gnome that it comes with now. You you can download an "unubuntu" version of 20.04 or you can use the terminal to install the unity desktop. If it comes to that with you, I can send you how to do that...cheers
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 1:45 PM Rex Bouwense <majb@azloco.com> wrote:
You don't have to buy anything. The information is out there and it is free. Devi provided one such book and here is another specifically for Ubuntu 20.04 beginners https://ubuntutor.com/ubuntu20eng/Ubuntu%202004%20english.pdf. Our project will allow members to explore new distributions without installing them on their computer or using a VM such as Virtual Box.
Rex
On 8/25/21 1:30 PM, Devi Garcia wrote:
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 1:26 PM Ron Yonker <rukind7@gmail.com> wrote:
Rex,I have been looking at different Linux distros for awhile. I've decided on Ubuntu; so my question to you is what is the best beginning book to buy to understand Ubuntu? Or is there another book to consider 1st?
Thanks,Ron Yonker
On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 1:08 PM Rex Bouwense <majb@azloco.com> wrote:
Soon the Cochise Linux User Group will be embarking on a new and exciting project in an effort to introduce its members to different Linux distributions other than Ubuntu (gnome) and Linux Mint (Cinnamon). We have acquired two Dell Latitude 5580 laptop computers which we intend to use to introduce the membership to Distros such as; Debian, Manjaro, AntiX, MX Linux, Peppermint, Elementary, Zoran, POP OS, Bodhi Linux, Linux Mint Debian Edition, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Linux Mint Mate, and Ubuntu Budgie. This is intended to expand the members knowledge of Linux in general and Linux distributions in particular. More information will be available at the monthly CLUG meeting on 28 August 1300-1500 at 143 Street Tacos, 80 S. Carmichael Ave. See you there.
Rex Bouwense
Fwd: Re: Linux Distro Familiarization Project
From J B · Aug 26, 2021
I have never successfully dual-booted a mac into linux. There’s some extra kajiggering that’s required beyond what Bootcamp can do for you. Parallels is a good hypervisor because it lets you boot into the guest virtual machine from the Mac desktop and integrate
a lot of the features of the guest VM into the Mac desktop, like adding the guest applications to the host launch pad. If you want to go cheap, though, I think you can run Virtualbox (one of the hypervisors of choice for the Cochise College IT students) and
install a linux VM on that. Won’t be integrated with the Mac desktop but it will run Linux on a Mac.
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From: Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com> Date: August 25, 2021 at 6:02:50 PM MST To: cochiselinux@freelists.org
From: Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com>
Date: August 25, 2021 at 6:02:50 PM MST
To: cochiselinux@freelists.org
Subject: [cochiselinux] Re: Linux Distro Familiarization Project
Reply-To: cochiselinux@freelists.org
If you wouldn't mind sharing the details of that I would like to install a dual boot on a mac mini.
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 4:16 PM Ron Yonker <rukind7@gmail.com> wrote:
Charles,Thanks for input but I'm going to do a dual boot with a program called "Parallels 16" which Reggie, the head of the "Geeks Squad" told me about.
Thanks again,Ron Yonker
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 4:03 PM Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com> wrote:
are you planning to install ubuntu on your macbook? Can't remember what you call it, but you have to go in and change something in the bios to allow you to install it, and you have to use a DVD, you can't use a usb drive. So you have to burn the iso to the DVD, or CD, and then boot from that to install ubuntu.Sorry can't remember the names of things, I'm an old dude and my mental HD is not so good, and it's been a couple of years since I messed with the apple stuff.
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 2:36 PM Ron Yonker <rukind7@gmail.com> wrote:
Charles,Thank u for ur input. I do have a Macbook.
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 2:27 PM Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com> wrote:
Ron, here's my 2cents worth. https://www.lifewire.com/beginners-guide-to-ubuntu-2205722This is way more than you need to get started. If you are a Mac person, Ubuntu will be easy to adjust to. And personally, I find the unity desktop more agreeable to me than the gnome that it comes with now. You you can download an "unubuntu" version of 20.04 or you can use the terminal to install the unity desktop. If it comes to that with you, I can send you how to do that...cheers
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 1:45 PM Rex Bouwense <majb@azloco.com> wrote:
You don't have to buy anything. The information is out there and it is free. Devi provided one such book and here is another specifically for Ubuntu 20.04 beginners https://ubuntutor.com/ubuntu20eng/Ubuntu%202004%20english.pdf. Our project will allow members to explore new distributions without installing them on their computer or using a VM such as Virtual Box.
Rex
On 8/25/21 1:30 PM, Devi Garcia wrote:
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 1:26 PM Ron Yonker <rukind7@gmail.com> wrote:
Rex,I have been looking at different Linux distros for awhile. I've decided on Ubuntu; so my question to you is what is the best beginning book to buy to understand Ubuntu? Or is there another book to consider 1st?
Thanks,Ron Yonker
On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 1:08 PM Rex Bouwense <majb@azloco.com> wrote:
Soon the Cochise Linux User Group will be embarking on a new and exciting project in an effort to introduce its members to different Linux distributions other than Ubuntu (gnome) and Linux Mint (Cinnamon). We have acquired two Dell Latitude 5580 laptop computers which we intend to use to introduce the membership to Distros such as; Debian, Manjaro, AntiX, MX Linux, Peppermint, Elementary, Zoran, POP OS, Bodhi Linux, Linux Mint Debian Edition, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Linux Mint Mate, and Ubuntu Budgie. This is intended to expand the members knowledge of Linux in general and Linux distributions in particular. More information will be available at the monthly CLUG meeting on 28 August 1300-1500 at 143 Street Tacos, 80 S. Carmichael Ave. See you there.
Rex Bouwense
Re: Fwd: Re: Linux Distro Familiarization Project
From Charles Breaux · Aug 25, 2021
Thanks, no need to go through all of that. Not even using my mac mini anyway...
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 6:25 PM J B <collitis@hotmail.com> wrote:
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I have never successfully dual-booted a mac into linux. There’s some extra kajiggering that’s required beyond what Bootcamp can do for you. Parallels is a good hypervisor because it lets you boot into the guest virtual machine from the Mac desktop and integrate a lot of the features of the guest VM into the Mac desktop, like adding the guest applications to the host launch pad. If you want to go cheap, though, I think you can run Virtualbox (one of the hypervisors of choice for the Cochise College IT students) and install a linux VM on that. Won’t be integrated with the Mac desktop but it will run Linux on a Mac.
I have never successfully dual-booted a mac into linux. There’s some extra kajiggering that’s required beyond what Bootcamp can do for you. Parallels is a good hypervisor because it lets you boot into the guest virtual machine from the Mac desktop and integrate a lot of the features of the guest VM into the Mac desktop, like adding the guest applications to the host launch pad. If you want to go cheap, though, I think you can run Virtualbox (one of the hypervisors of choice for the Cochise College IT students) and install a linux VM on that. Won’t be integrated with the Mac desktop but it will run Linux on a Mac.
Typed with my thumbs on my iPhone. Expect typlos.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com>
Date: August 25, 2021 at 6:02:50 PM MST
To: cochiselinux@freelists.org
Subject: [cochiselinux] Re: Linux Distro Familiarization Project
Reply-To: cochiselinux@freelists.org
If you wouldn't mind sharing the details of that I would like to install a dual boot on a mac mini.
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 4:16 PM Ron Yonker <rukind7@gmail.com> wrote:
Charles,Thanks for input but I'm going to do a dual boot with a program called "Parallels 16" which Reggie, the head of the "Geeks Squad" told me about.
Thanks again,Ron Yonker
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 4:03 PM Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com> wrote:
are you planning to install ubuntu on your macbook? Can't remember what you call it, but you have to go in and change something in the bios to allow you to install it, and you have to use a DVD, you can't use a usb drive. So you have to burn the iso to the DVD, or CD, and then boot from that to install ubuntu.Sorry can't remember the names of things, I'm an old dude and my mental HD is not so good, and it's been a couple of years since I messed with the apple stuff.
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 2:36 PM Ron Yonker <rukind7@gmail.com> wrote:
Charles,Thank u for ur input. I do have a Macbook.
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 2:27 PM Charles Breaux <chazbreaux@gmail.com> wrote:
Ron, here's my 2cents worth. https://www.lifewire.com/beginners-guide-to-ubuntu-2205722This is way more than you need to get started. If you are a Mac person, Ubuntu will be easy to adjust to. And personally, I find the unity desktop more agreeable to me than the gnome that it comes with now. You you can download an "unubuntu" version of 20.04 or you can use the terminal to install the unity desktop. If it comes to that with you, I can send you how to do that...cheers
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 1:45 PM Rex Bouwense <majb@azloco.com> wrote:
You don't have to buy anything. The information is out there and it is free. Devi provided one such book and here is another specifically for Ubuntu 20.04 beginners https://ubuntutor.com/ubuntu20eng/Ubuntu%202004%20english.pdf. Our project will allow members to explore new distributions without installing them on their computer or using a VM such as Virtual Box.
Rex
On 8/25/21 1:30 PM, Devi Garcia wrote:
On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 1:26 PM Ron Yonker <rukind7@gmail.com> wrote:
Rex,I have been looking at different Linux distros for awhile. I've decided on Ubuntu; so my question to you is what is the best beginning book to buy to understand Ubuntu? Or is there another book to consider 1st?
Thanks,Ron Yonker
On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 1:08 PM Rex Bouwense <majb@azloco.com> wrote:
Soon the Cochise Linux User Group will be embarking on a new and exciting project in an effort to introduce its members to different Linux distributions other than Ubuntu (gnome) and Linux Mint (Cinnamon). We have acquired two Dell Latitude 5580 laptop computers which we intend to use to introduce the membership to Distros such as; Debian, Manjaro, AntiX, MX Linux, Peppermint, Elementary, Zoran, POP OS, Bodhi Linux, Linux Mint Debian Edition, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Linux Mint Mate, and Ubuntu Budgie. This is intended to expand the members knowledge of Linux in general and Linux distributions in particular. More information will be available at the monthly CLUG meeting on 28 August 1300-1500 at 143 Street Tacos, 80 S. Carmichael Ave. See you there.
Rex Bouwense