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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Linux is a good way to make-do with an old Intel Mac you may have.Many issues exist due to hardware support, such as WiFi support, and keyboard + trackpad issues on some devices. This page will list solutions to common issues as well as tips, tricks, and other information. On many Mac devices Linux works flawlessly after initial setup and troubleshooting is complete. If you are attempting to install Linux on a device with an ARM (Apple Silicon) CPU, see the [[#Asahi Linux]] section. | [[Linux]] is a good way to make-do with an old Intel Mac you may have. Many issues exist due to hardware support, such as WiFi support, and keyboard + trackpad issues on some devices. This page will list solutions to common issues as well as tips, tricks, and other information. On many Mac devices Linux works flawlessly after initial setup and troubleshooting is complete. If you are attempting to install Linux on a device with an ARM (Apple Silicon) CPU, see the [[#Asahi Linux]] section. | ||
== Asahi Linux == | == Asahi Linux == | ||
Latest revision as of 23:02, 7 June 2024
Introduction
Linux is a good way to make-do with an old Intel Mac you may have. Many issues exist due to hardware support, such as WiFi support, and keyboard + trackpad issues on some devices. This page will list solutions to common issues as well as tips, tricks, and other information. On many Mac devices Linux works flawlessly after initial setup and troubleshooting is complete. If you are attempting to install Linux on a device with an ARM (Apple Silicon) CPU, see the #Asahi Linux section.
Asahi Linux
Asahi Linux as a work in progress port of many tools and drivers to Apple Silicon on Linux, and is currently under heavy development. More information can be found on the Asahi Linux website.
Troubleshooting
MacBookPro11,x to MacBookPro12,1
WiFi doesn't work
This is a side-effect of Broadcom's poor driver support on Linux, read this page for information on how to install the proprietary broadcom-wl driver on Arch Linux. Other distributions should follow their respective guides if one exists.
Notes
> More issues will be added overtime. This list is far from done.