View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
Q-collective Advocate
Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Posts: 2071
|
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:34 am Post subject: Installing on an iMac 2012? |
|
|
Hey all,
I've been considering to purchase a 27" iMac of the latest (2012) model next year and I wonder if there has been any experience around it already.
I know the 27" version hasn't started shipping yet, but the 21.5" has, so maybe there are one or two around that already have put the better OS on it yet |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Q-collective Advocate
Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Posts: 2071
|
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:17 pm Post subject: |
|
|
So, a month onwards, are there more people around having this unit and run Linux on it? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Q-collective Advocate
Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Posts: 2071
|
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 1:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Another month later on, another bump. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
khayyam Watchman
Joined: 07 Jun 2012 Posts: 6227 Location: Room 101
|
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:05 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Q-collective ...
I should have made my previous post in this thread rather than the other, anyhow, whats done is done.
To continue, where you left off: so, basically the partition is only on the HDD, and the SSD is entirely co-opted by OSX. My immediate reaction is: single boot (linux), but I assume you don't want to go that route.
As for the other issues involved, I don't think there will be any specific issues with the hardware, Apple components are generally standard. Apple's EFI implimentation has some qwerks, but I don't think there should be any issues booting (though as I stated previously, I wonder were exactly the ESP is placed on the SSD/HDD, and if CoreStorage plays any role in managing it).
I have experience with Apple's (I have a macbook 1,1 but run entirely without the use of OSX), and so may be able to offer some help if you decide to buy one.
best ... khay |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Q-collective Advocate
Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Posts: 2071
|
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
khayyam wrote: | Q-collective ...
I should have made my previous post in this thread rather than the other, anyhow, whats done is done.
To continue, where you left off: so, basically the partition is only on the HDD, and the SSD is entirely co-opted by OSX. My immediate reaction is: single boot (linux), but I assume you don't want to go that route. |
Yeah, running no OS X at all defeats much of the purpose of buying an iMac in the first place (aside for its design).
Quote: | As for the other issues involved, I don't think there will be any specific issues with the hardware, Apple components are generally standard. Apple's EFI implimentation has some qwerks, but I don't think there should be any issues booting (though as I stated previously, I wonder were exactly the ESP is placed on the SSD/HDD, and if CoreStorage plays any role in managing it). |
Yes, but I don't expect the EFI to be the biggest issue.
Quote: | I have experience with Apple's (I have a macbook 1,1 but run entirely without the use of OSX), and so may be able to offer some help if you decide to buy one. |
Much appreciated
Also: I just read (on a Dutch newssite) that Linux 3.9 will get its own SSD caching support. I'm wondering if this will be like Fusion Drive. If so, that would seriously put these purchasing plans in doubt. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
mikecore Guru
Joined: 29 Dec 2003 Posts: 342 Location: Toledo, Ohio
|
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 4:02 am Post subject: Thinking about installing gentoo again |
|
|
It's been a very long time since I played with Gentoo, but I am kicking around the idea. I have an 2011 27 in IMAC,
If I go down this path, It would be a complete install and not a dual boot. I'm thinking about buying a new hard drive and just swapping them out with OSX on one ( in case I want to go backward ) and Gentoo on the other.
Any input on this would be great, Thank you |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|