My MacBook Pro 8,1 and another Linux distro...

[MurphCID]

I downloaded Mageia 8 and will try it on the Darter Pro maybe this weekend. I have not used an rpm type distro in years, so I know the syntax is different. If I want to install software is it "sudo dnf install chrome?" Or sudo urpmi install chrome? I have gotten very spoiled by "apt" over the years. But Mageia has Cinnamon in the repos and it can be installed via the setup! That makes me happy.

[Portreve]

I downloaded Mageia 8 and will try it on the Darter Pro maybe this weekend. I have not used an rpm type distro in years, so I know the syntax is different. If I want to install software is it "sudo dnf install chrome?" Or sudo urpmi install chrome? I have gotten very spoiled by "apt" over the years. But Mageia has Cinnamon in the repos and it can be installed via the setup! That makes me happy.

I installed Mageia last night on my older MBP, so maybe I'll get to playing around with it this weekend. I D/L'd the XFCE spin (not a KDE fan, and Gnome 3.x sucks).

[MurphCID]

I downloaded Mageia 8 and will try it on the Darter Pro maybe this weekend. I have not used an rpm type distro in years, so I know the syntax is different. If I want to install software is it "sudo dnf install chrome?" Or sudo urpmi install chrome? I have gotten very spoiled by "apt" over the years. But Mageia has Cinnamon in the repos and it can be installed via the setup! That makes me happy.

I installed Mageia last night on my older MBP, so maybe I'll get to playing around with it this weekend. I D/L'd the XFCE spin (not a KDE fan, and Gnome 3.x sucks).

Well keep us posted please! I love to read about further "Adventures in Linux".

[MurphCID]

How is it going? How is the "Adventure in Linux" doing on the MBP?

[Portreve]

How is it going? How is the "Adventure in Linux" doing on the MBP?

All I've really done thus far is install it and I think run some updates. IIRC, it locked up on me but I really don't remember the particulars right this second.

I've got a couple other projects to work on this weekend, but I'm going to play around with it and see how things work out.

[MurphCID]

How is it going? How is the "Adventure in Linux" doing on the MBP?

All I've really done thus far is install it and I think run some updates. IIRC, it locked up on me but I really don't remember the particulars right this second.

I've got a couple other projects to work on this weekend, but I'm going to play around with it and see how things work out.

Thanks. I get to do a home sleep study this weekend to qualify for a new CPAP! Yay (NOT)!

[MurphCID]

Rather than start a new thread, I will update with a new question. I have a 2015 Macbook Pro, and I really hate the latest versions of Mac OS. Will Linux (especially Mint 20.3) work on an older Mac, and if so what are the down sides to loading Linux (of any flavor) on a Mac? I seem to recall reading that they run hot since Linux does not deal with their motherboards/cpus/etc well. I really don't want a machine catching fire or anything like that. I love the machine and its build, but just despise the latest Mac OS. So those out there who have done the deed, suggestions, tips and hints please.

[MurphCID]

How is it going? How is the "Adventure in Linux" doing on the MBP?

All I've really done thus far is install it and I think run some updates. IIRC, it locked up on me but I really don't remember the particulars right this second.

I've got a couple other projects to work on this weekend, but I'm going to play around with it and see how things work out.

SO how are the adventures in Linux going?

[Portreve]

SO how are the adventures in Linux going?

I think my old MBP is having some hardware issues. So, I've permanently retired it and it's sitting in my closet.

[MurphCID]

SO how are the adventures in Linux going?

I think my old MBP is having some hardware issues. So, I've permanently retired it and it's sitting in my closet.

Ah, well that is disappointing. Do you have another with Linux installed?

[Portreve]

Ah, well that is disappointing. Do you have another with Linux installed?

No. My current MacBook is an M1 MacBook Air. There's yet to be a normal, regular distro release for it. I can't wait for that to happen because I'm sure it'll make a killer Linux laptop.

[MurphCID]

Ah, well that is disappointing. Do you have another with Linux installed?

No. My current MacBook is an M1 MacBook Air. There's yet to be a normal, regular distro release for it. I can't wait for that to happen because I'm sure it'll make a killer Linux laptop.

Are the new Macs better than the old ones? I have only ever owned this one. As a well built laptop it is pretty decent, and I think magsafe should have been a standard for all computers. Do or did you have any issues with the Retina display on Mint?

[Portreve]

Are the new Macs better than the old ones? I have only ever owned this one. As a well built laptop it is pretty decent, and I think magsafe should have been a standard for all computers. Do or did you have any issues with the Retina display on Mint?

I never had a Retina-class panel (until now, I suppose) so I can't speak to that point. Apple got rid of their MagSafe connectors, favoring standard USB-C connectors instead. Personally, it's not a decision I would have made, but that said, by only having what are by definition industry-standard ports on the thing, they have eliminated the potential for most other kinds of complaints.

[MurphCID]

Are the new Macs better than the old ones? I have only ever owned this one. As a well built laptop it is pretty decent, and I think magsafe should have been a standard for all computers. Do or did you have any issues with the Retina display on Mint?

I never had a Retina-class panel (until now, I suppose) so I can't speak to that point. Apple got rid of their MagSafe connectors, favoring standard USB-C connectors instead. Personally, it's not a decision I would have made, but that said, by only having what are by definition industry-standard ports on the thing, they have eliminated the potential for most other kinds of complaints.

Well I look forward to hearing about your further adventures and opinion on Retina.

[MurphCID]

I think tomorrow will be the great re-format and install day. Still wondering Fedora or MX Linux. I am concerned for WiFi issues on the Mac.