Re: Debian

[Jerome BENOIT <sphericaltriangle@rezozer.net>]

On 19/10/2021 13:50, courtneyxshort wrote:
> So there is no possible way to support Debian?

Currently there is no easy way to install Debian (or any Linux based distribution) on recent Macs.
People are working on porting the Linux kernel on them, but it is not a one-day job.
As noticed on the Debian-User list, you must be more specific on what you really want to do:
technical terms are here important.
Best, Jerome


>     ------ Original Message ------
>     From: "Jerome BENOIT" <sphericaltriangle@rezozer.net>
>     To: "courtneyxshort" <courtneyxshort@btinternet.com>; debian-user@lists.debian.org
>     Sent: Tuesday, 19 Oct, 21 At 12:45
>     Subject: Re: Debian
>
>     Hi Courtney,
>     latest Mac are not well, if not at all, supported by Linux.
>     You may try to install Debian on a PC (or an old supported mac) instead.
>     hth,
>     Jerome
>
>     On 19/10/2021 13:11, courtneyxshort wrote:
>     			Hello,
>
>
>     I am a Computer Science Masters student and part of my degree involves me downloading Debian on my Mac. I have tried this countless times and I have been unsuccessful. I've watched Youtube videos/ read the information on your website and I am still unable to do this.
>
>
>     Is this something you could please help me with? I would be so grateful.
>
>
>     Courtney