Is Mac compatible with Linux?

Apple Macs make great Linux machines. You can install it on any Mac with an Intel processor and if you stick to one of the bigger versions, you’ll have little trouble with the installation process. Get this: you can even install Ubuntu Linux on a PowerPC Mac (the old type using G5 processors).

How can I get Linux on my Mac?

How to Install Linux on a Mac

  1. Switch off your Mac computer.
  2. Plug the bootable Linux USB drive into your Mac.
  3. Turn on your Mac while holding down the Option key.
  4. Select your USB stick and hit enter.
  5. Then select Install from the GRUB menu.
  6. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

What is the best Debian version?

The 11 Best Debian-based Linux Distributions

  • Deepin.
  • AntiX.
  • PureOS.
  • Kali Linux.
  • Parrot OS.
  • Devuan.
  • Knoppix.
  • AV Linux. AV Linux is a Debian-based distro that targets multimedia content creators and is available for download in both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.

Should I use Debian stable or testing?

Stable is rock solid. It does not break and has full security support. But it not might have support for the latest hardware. Testing has more up-to-date software than Stable, and it breaks less often than Unstable.

What kind of OS does Power Mac G4 use?

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Can you install Linux on a PowerPC iMac?

PowerPC distros prior to version 12.04 have separate 32-bit and 64-bit installers. The only PowerPC Macs that can use a 64-bit operating system are G5 iMacs and Power Macs. Anything before G5 can only use a 32-bit Linux. Starting with version 12.04 the 32-bit and 64-bit versions are part of the same package for Macs.

Is it possible to run Linux on a PowerPC?

It is possible to use an old PowerPC machine; G3 G4, G5, or NewWorld mac to run with Linux. But this does not go without challenges. PowerPC is not being entirely supported by the popular Operating Systems in the market. So, many people are opting for a selective couple of Linux distributions, and OSs like Mac OS X and MorphOS.

Can you run etcher on a PowerPC Mac?

However, Etcher doesn’t run on PowerPC Macs. Nor does it run on my Intel Macs with OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. I had to use one of my Macs with OS X 10.11 El Capitan installed, and that did the job. In other words, you need a fairly modern Mac to create the bootable flash drive you need to launch Linux on PowerPC Macs.