How To Download Linux On Macbook Pro

If you want longterm support and stability select ubuntu lts recommended.

How to download linux on macbook pro. Prepare your usb key to run ubuntu linux. You should be greeted with the kali boot screen. Select your language and click continue. Select the ubuntu linux version your prefer. Power up the mac while holding down the option key.

First let me describe the hardware of this old macbook friend i used to install. It is a macbook pro 13 inch mid 2012 laptop with the following important specs. To install linux on your mac you need a usb flash drive with at least 2gb of storage. Select the usb icon efi boot and it will open the next screen and there choose install ubuntu and press enter. Ubuntu 20 04 just released and i can t wait to try it out and install on my macbook pro 14 1 model.

If you prefer the latest software bells and whistles select the non lts ubuntu. Make sure distribution is selected and then use the select distribution drop down menu to pick the linux distribution you want to install on the usb flash drive. Keep holding the option button till you see two boot options. Unetbootin supports creating the live usb installer for linux using an iso file you previously downloaded or it can download the linux distribution for you. Select install ubuntu from the grub boot screen.

When you arrive at the boot selection screen choose efi boot to select your bootable usb stick. Now hold the option button and press the power button once. You ll erase the flash drive in a future step to put an ubuntu installer on it so make sure you ve backed up any important files first. Download the ubuntu linux installation file. Click on install third party software for graphics and wi fi hardware flash mp3 and other media.

Do not choose the iso option. Now insert your chosen installation media. Go to the ubuntu website. Use an ethernet adapter to connect your mac to the internet. Shut down the mac you want to install linux on and attach the usb stick.