Why would you want to run Linux on your Mac, which features a Unix-based operating system in itself?

Your Linux Mac should have at least 16MB of RAM, but I recommend 24MB or more. You need at least 10MB free (after Mac OS loads) to run the bootloader program at a minimum.

How about Linux?," which set up a challenge. Not only can you install Linux distributions on a Mac using VirtualBox, but it's extremely easy to do. Why would you want to run Linux on a Mac?

Running multiple operating systems side-by-side gives you the chance to test applications, run platform-specific software, and tons more without ever ...

Want to run two operating systems on the same Mac? Here's how to dual-boot Big Sur and Monterey (or Monterey beta) so you can try out the new software.