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Apple's T2 Security Chip Prevents Linux From Installing on New Macs

posted by chromas on Monday November 12 2018, @02:22AM   Printer-friendly
from the apple-is-now-dead-to-me dept.

Subsentient writes:

Apple's MacBook Pro laptops have become increasingly unfriendly with Linux in recent years [...] But now with the latest Mac Mini systems employing Apple's T2 security chip, they too are likely to crush any Linux dreams.

At least until further notice, these new Apple systems sporting the T2 chip will not be able to boot Linux operating systems.

[...] By default, Microsoft Windows isn't even bootable on the new Apple systems until enabling support for Windows via the Boot Camp Assistant macOS software.

From Phoronix.

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  • (Score: 2, Flamebait) by NotSanguine on Monday November 12 2018, @05:56AM (2 children)

    by NotSanguine (285) <{NotSanguine} {at} {SoylentNews.Org}> on Monday November 12 2018, @05:56AM (#760817) Homepage Journal

    what kind of Linux user is going to buy a Mac anyway?

    Since MacOS is a bastardized version of BSD, the kind that doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground.

    Although, with a sharp stick, I think I could teach that sort of Linux user the difference between his ass and a hole in the ground. I wouldn't even attempt to teach such a user the difference between linux and BSD, with or without a sharp stick, however.

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  • (Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Monday November 12 2018, @11:18AM

    by The Mighty Buzzard (18) Subscriber Badge <themightybuzzard@proton.me> on Monday November 12 2018, @11:18AM (#760865) Homepage Journal

    Well, being at least some form of *nix is still better than Windows given the choice but it's a bloody stupid choice when you don't have to run either.

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  • (Score: 4, Funny) by DannyB on Monday November 12 2018, @04:17PM

    by DannyB (5839) Subscriber Badge on Monday November 12 2018, @04:17PM (#760948) Journal

    Although, with a sharp stick, I think I could teach that sort of Linux user the difference

    For an ordinary Linux user, you would be correct.

    But we're talking about a Linux user who would also buy Apple products. So they're accustomed to the way Apple treats them. Their reaction might be more like:

    Thank you sir! I still do not know the difference! Could you please abuse me some more! And yes, I promise to loyally make my annual pilgrimage to WWDC this year!

    [x] Yes! Please send me the latest of whatever Apple product you want, enclosed is a blank check!

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