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How do I install the OS on a new hard drive? Other noob questions.
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<blockquote data-quote="rick619" data-source="post: 1802970" data-attributes="member: 400765"><p>I got it installed, definitely an easy install. I ended up trying Linux Mint first. That worked ok, but getting the wireless driver was a minor hassle. </p><p></p><p>The MBP '09 runs pretty well with an SSD. Thought I had RAM, but didn't realize the 4GB included was 2 X 2GB and not 1 X 4GB. Had one 4GB stick, but the wrong speed. I'm also impressed that El Capitan only takes 16GB of disk space. That's pretty slim!</p><p></p><p>This is my first experience with a MAC since the late 90's. Definitely more similar to Linux than Windows. Nice to have the 'real' terminal command line.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the help!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rick619, post: 1802970, member: 400765"] I got it installed, definitely an easy install. I ended up trying Linux Mint first. That worked ok, but getting the wireless driver was a minor hassle. The MBP '09 runs pretty well with an SSD. Thought I had RAM, but didn't realize the 4GB included was 2 X 2GB and not 1 X 4GB. Had one 4GB stick, but the wrong speed. I'm also impressed that El Capitan only takes 16GB of disk space. That's pretty slim! This is my first experience with a MAC since the late 90's. Definitely more similar to Linux than Windows. Nice to have the 'real' terminal command line. Thanks for the help! [/QUOTE]
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