What would you run on your Mac if OS X suddenly became unavailable?

Benjamindaines · Benjamindaines #31 (**permalink**)

04-19-2012, 11:28 PM

Considering I'm running Fedora on my old Macbook, that's probably what I would do.

ShadowDan · ShadowDan #32 (**permalink**)

04-20-2012, 10:58 AM

Definetly run Linux. Currently using Ubuntu on my Windows laptop, and it would be sweet to run on my mac mini if I could run it if Mac OS X was not around (but I shrudder to think of that possibility)

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #33 (**permalink**)

04-21-2012, 11:27 AM

You know… I've thought on and off about toying with Linux again, but it's just too much bother to dual-boot. It just occurred to me that I could virtualize it. Are there any distros in particular that may work better under VirtualBox than others?

ThatMusicianGuy · ThatMusicianGuy #34 (**permalink**)

04-22-2012, 03:18 AM

Linux seems to be way ahead here, and I'm not surprised. If OSX ML proves to be unusable ( I doubt that will happen though) I would install Linux on all 3 of my MAcs.

Having seen ML in action though, I don't think we have much to worry about.

robduckyworth · robduckyworth #35 (**permalink**)

04-22-2012, 06:02 AM

I'd have to run Windows 7. I am pretty much forced to use it anyway for gaming, and Blu Ray playback, so I'd just switch over to it.

I really cant see Linux being a long term solution for me.

Moss · Moss #36 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 01:28 AM

I'm siding with Linux.

vansmith · vansmith #37 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifeisabeach

You know… I've thought on and off about toying with Linux again, but it's just too much bother to dual-boot. It just occurred to me that I could virtualize it. Are there any distros in particular that may work better under VirtualBox than others?

All of them will install just fine but installing the additions is easier in some relative to others. For instance, installing the additions in Ubuntu is simple since you can get them through apt and openSUSE comes with them pre-installed.

Regardless of what distro you choose, note that many desktops are now 3D accelerated which, as you well know, won't work well in virtualized products. Stay away from GNOME 3 and if you use Ubuntu, make sure to use the 2D version of Unity (it defaults to the accelerated one).

zewazir · zewazir #38 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 03:49 PM

Unless this hypothetical question supposes that Mac OS X is literally erased off everyone's hard drives overnight, I figure on using Mac OS X 10.x (x being the last release made available to the general public) until I can no longer keep my Mac running. I'm currently running 10.4 on a G4 Powerbook without too many complaints. So an i5 or i7 Mac running 10.6 or 10.8 (I do NOT like 10.7!) should last for 7-8 more years. THEN I'll look around at what is available for newer computers and decide then. Who knows, by that time MS Windows may be a decent OS.

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Member Since: Jan 04, 2011 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 2,972 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, 2.5GHz i7, 750GB, 6770M 1GB, iPad 3, iPhone 4, custom PC	04-22-2012, 06:02 AM I'd have to run Windows 7. I am pretty much forced to use it anyway for gaming, and Blu Ray playback, so I'd just switch over to it. I really cant see Linux being a long term solution for me. If you find a post helpful, don't forget to use the reputation system (top right of post.) Join us in the IRC! How? Add me on Steam, Origin or PSN (Vita): robduckyworth
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Benjamindaines #31 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 08, 2005 Location: A religiously oppressed state Posts: 2,822 Mac Specs: 17" MacBook Pro	04-19-2012, 11:28 PM Considering I'm running Fedora on my old Macbook, that's probably what I would do.
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ShadowDan #32 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 05, 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 74 Mac Specs: Mac Mini PowerPC G4 Mac OS X 10.5.8 120 GIG HDD Ethernet	04-20-2012, 10:58 AM Definetly run Linux. Currently using Ubuntu on my Windows laptop, and it would be sweet to run on my mac mini if I could run it if Mac OS X was not around (but I shrudder to think of that possibility)
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ThatMusicianGuy #34 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 21, 2012 Location: Cardiff UK. Posts: 7 Mac Specs: Imac27" MBP17" MBA13" ATV Ipad3 Iphone4S TC AEBS	04-22-2012, 03:18 AM Linux seems to be way ahead here, and I'm not surprised. If OSX ML proves to be unusable ( I doubt that will happen though) I would install Linux on all 3 of my MAcs. Having seen ML in action though, I don't think we have much to worry about.
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zewazir #38 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2009 Posts: 63	04-24-2012, 03:49 PM Unless this hypothetical question supposes that Mac OS X is literally erased off everyone's hard drives overnight, I figure on using Mac OS X 10.x (x being the last release made available to the general public) until I can no longer keep my Mac running. I'm currently running 10.4 on a G4 Powerbook without too many complaints. So an i5 or i7 Mac running 10.6 or 10.8 (I do NOT like 10.7!) should last for 7-8 more years. THEN I'll look around at what is available for newer computers and decide then. Who knows, by that time MS Windows may be a decent OS.
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