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diff --git a/build/linux-mint-macbook-air/index.html b/build/linux-mint-macbook-air/index.html index d54e076..8415c69 100644 --- a/build/linux-mint-macbook-air/index.html +++ b/build/linux-mint-macbook-air/index.html @@ -3,11 +3,12 @@ <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> + <meta name="color-scheme" content="dark light"> <link rel="icon" href="data:,"> <title>Linux Mint MacBook Air Setup</title> <link href="/atom.xml" type="application/atom+xml" rel="alternate" title="Atom feed for blog posts" /> <link href="/rss.xml" type="application/rss+xml" rel="alternate" title="RSS feed for blog posts" /> -<style>*{box-sizing:border-box;}body{font-family:sans-serif;line-height:1.33;margin:0 auto;max-width:650px;padding:1rem;}img{max-width:100%;}pre{border:1px solid;overflow:auto;padding:5px;}table{text-align:left;width:100%;}.footnotes{font-size:90%;}</style> +<style>*{box-sizing:border-box;}body{font-family:sans-serif;line-height:1.33;margin:0 auto;max-width:650px;padding:1rem;}blockquote{background:rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:4px solid;padding-left:5px;}img{max-width:100%;}pre{border:1px solid;overflow:auto;padding:5px;}table{text-align:left;width:100%;}.footnotes{font-size:90%;}</style> </head> <nav> @@ -16,54 +17,37 @@ <main> <h1 id="linux-mint-macbook-air-setup">Linux Mint MacBook Air Setup</h1> - <p>2020-08-16</p> - <p>I don’t like the idea of throwing away old or outdated tech (within reason), so I try to find a new purpose for some of my “retired” devices. This article will cover how to switch over a mid-2011 model MacBook Air to utilize Linux Mint.</p> - <p><strong>Important</strong>: This setup will completely wipe your existing disk and create a fresh install of Linux Mint on the SSD. You have been warned.</p> - <h2 id="the-specs">The Specs</h2> - <p>My old MacBook Air has a pretty decent spec sheet:</p> - <ul> <li>Processor: <strong>1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5</strong></li> <li>Memory: <strong>4GB of 1333MHz DDR3</strong></li> <li>Graphics: <strong>Advanced Intel HD Graphics 3000</strong></li> <li>SSD: <strong>128 GB</strong></li> </ul> - <p>And let’s take a look at the basic system requirements Linux Mint suggests:</p> - <ul> <li>2GB RAM</li> <li>Dual Core Processor</li> <li>20GB free disk space</li> </ul> - <p>We are looking pretty good!</p> - <h2 id="step-1-download-linux-mint">Step 1: Download Linux Mint</h2> - <p>For this setup we will be using the latest, stable version (at this time of writing) of Linux Mint 20 “Ulyana” - Xfce which is 20. You can download the necessary files here: </p> - <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=283">Linux Mint 20 “Ulyana” - Xfce</a> [1.8GB]</li> </ul> - <h2 id="step-2-flash-linux-mint-to-usb-stick">Step 2: Flash Linux Mint to USB Stick</h2> - <p>Next we just need to flash the Linux Mint OS to a USB storage device. If you need to purchase some, you can easily find them on Amazon (affliate link):</p> - <ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JB3NXIS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00JB3NXIS&linkCode=as2&tag=uglyduck-20&linkId=494f4c1dd4e21782ecb865bcaa5a526b">Kootion 10 Pack 4GB Flash Drive 4gb USB 2.0 Flash Drives Keychain USB Drive Bulk Thumb Drive Swivel Memory Stick Black</a></p></li> <li><p>Download <a href="https://www.balena.io/etcher/">Balena Etcher</a> for your current operating system</p></li> <li><p>Run the installer</p></li> </ul> - <p>Once installed, open Etcher do the following:</p> - <ol> <li>Select your downloaded Linux Mint ISO file</li> <li>Select your USB stick/device as the media</li> @@ -71,9 +55,7 @@ <li>???</li> <li>Profit!!</li> </ol> - <h2 id="step-3-boot-from-usb">Step 3: Boot from USB</h2> - <ul> <li>Make sure your Macbook Air is turned off</li> <li>Plug your newly flashed USB stick into the MacBook Air</li> @@ -83,20 +65,15 @@ <li>Press <strong>Enter</strong></li> <li>Select the first item in the list that appears “Start Linux Mint”</li> </ul> - <p>After this you will boot into a “live session” of the Linux Mint operating system.</p> - <h2 id="step-4-installing-linux-mint">Step 4: Installing Linux Mint</h2> - <p>Linux Mint makes it very easy for you to install it’s OS step-by-step (similar to most other Linux distros). Simply <strong>double-click</strong> on the “Install Linux Mint” CD icon on the main desktop.</p> - <ul> <li>Choose your language. then hit <strong>Continue</strong></li> <li>Select your preferred keyboard layout, then hit <strong>Continue</strong></li> <li><em>Optional</em>: You might be asked to connect to a WiFi network, if you are set it up now</li> <li>I would suggest downloading the multimedia codecs to make things easier, then hit <strong>Continue</strong></li> <li>For installation type, select “Erase disk and install Linux Mint”, then hit <strong>Continue</strong> - <ul> <li>WARNING: This will wipe your current drive completely - make sure you are okay with this!</li> </ul></li> @@ -108,11 +85,8 @@ <li>After a reboot you will be prompted to remove the USB device and then press <strong>Enter</strong></li> <li>Welcome to Linux Mint!</li> </ul> - <h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2> - <p>Linux Mint is not only a great operating system, but it is also an excellent starting point for newcomers to Linux in general. It’s stable enough to be used as a daily driver and popular enough that most minor issues can be solved with a quick internet search.</p> - <p>Hopefully this inspires others to try “recycling” their older Apple products instead of tossing them away or having them collect dust.</p> <footer role="contentinfo"> <h2>Menu Navigation</h2> |