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diff --git a/build/linux-mint-macbook-air/index.html b/build/linux-mint-macbook-air/index.html index 96d07cd..d54e076 100644 --- a/build/linux-mint-macbook-air/index.html +++ b/build/linux-mint-macbook-air/index.html @@ -1,84 +1,105 @@ <!doctype html> -<html lang="en" id="top"> +<html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <link rel="icon" href="data:,"> <title>Linux Mint MacBook Air Setup</title> - <link href="https://bt.ht/atom.xml" type="application/atom+xml" rel="alternate" title="Atom feed for blog posts" /> - <style>*{box-sizing:border-box;}body{font-family:sans-serif;margin:0 auto;max-width:650px;padding:1rem;}img{max-width:100%;}pre{overflow:auto;}table{text-align:left;width:100%;}</style> + <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> </head> <nav> - <a href="#menu">Menu ↓</a> + <a href="#menu">Menu ↓</a> </nav> <main> -<h1>Linux Mint MacBook Air Setup</h1> +<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I don't like the idea of throwing away old or outdated tech (within reason), so I try to find a new purpose for some of my "retired" devices.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>I don’t like the idea of throwing away old or outdated tech (within reason), so I try to find a new purpose for some of my “retired” devices.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>The Specs</h2> + +<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> + +<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>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> + +<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> +<li><a href="https://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=283">Linux Mint 20 “Ulyana” - Xfce</a> [1.8GB]</li> </ul> -<h2>Step 2: Flash Linux Mint to USB Stick</h2> + +<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> +<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> +<li>Select your USB stick/device as the media</li> <li>Flash media</li> <li>???</li> <li>Profit!!</li> </ol> -<h2>Step 3: Boot from USB</h2> + +<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> <li>Turn on the MacBook Air</li> -<li>Immediately hold down the <strong>alt/option</strong> button (keep holding until the prompt screen is visible)</li> -<li>You will be shown drive "icons" - you want to select your USB drive (normally the far right icon)</li> +<li>Immediately hold down the <strong>alt/option</strong> button (keep holding until the prompt screen is visible)</li> +<li>You will be shown drive “icons” - you want to select your USB drive (normally the far right icon)</li> <li>Press <strong>Enter</strong></li> -<li>Select the first item in the list that appears "Start Linux Mint"</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>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> + +<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> +<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> +</ul></li> <li>It will issue you with a warning prompt, simply click <strong>Continue</strong></li> <li>Select your timezone, then hit <strong>Continue</strong></li> <li>Enter your name, a username, a name for your computer, and set a password (you will use this to login moving forward)</li> @@ -87,9 +108,12 @@ <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>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> + +<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> <ul id="menu"> |