Can I Install Ubuntu on an Old MacBook Pro?

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Asked By CuriousCat99 On

I have a MacBook Pro that's over 10 years old and honestly, it's pretty much useless at this point. I'm wondering if I can make a bootable USB drive using my Windows PC and then use that to install Ubuntu on the Mac. Is that possible?

4 Answers

Answered By LinuxLover88 On

Yes, you can use Rufus on your Windows PC to create the bootable USB. I recommend trying Fedora or ElementaryOS since they both run pretty smoothly. If you want to customize the GNOME desktop to feel more like Mac, you can change some window settings. Check this video for a walkthrough: [Linux Installation Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPAqwBzHcw4). Let me know how it goes!

Answered By TechSavvyGizmo On

Absolutely, you can install Linux on an Intel MacBook. Just a heads up though, you might need to get some additional drivers for things like WiFi and Bluetooth since MacBooks don't always use standard components. Check out this resource for a detailed guide: [Ask Ubuntu Installation Guide](https://askubuntu.com/questions/1546046/how-do-i-install-the-latest-version-of-ubuntu-on-a-macbook). Good luck with it!

Answered By OldieButGoodie92 On

For sure! I installed Linux Mint on my 2011 MacBook and it turned it from trash to usable again. It’s been a great experience. Just make sure to watch for those drivers, they can be a bit tricky sometimes.

Answered By MintFanatic73 On

I’ve got a 2013 MacBook Air and loaded Linux Mint on it. It runs like a charm! The install was easy, although I did need to fix the Wi-Fi driver quickly afterwards, but that was super simple. Linux really gives these older machines a new lease on life!

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