Attempting to set up Ubuntu or Debian on a MacBook Pro from 2017
Attempting to set up Ubuntu or Debian on a MacBook Pro from 2017
Just starting with Linux and wanting to explore further. You only have one extra device—a MacBook Pro 2017. I’m trying to run VB as a VM but keep running into issues like missing kernel. When I uninstall and reinstall, it still doesn’t work. I’m considering giving up on VB and trying a dual boot setup on my Mac. I noticed your device uses Bootcamp, and so far I see only Windows ISO available. Do you think it’s possible to dual boot on your MacBook? Thanks
Ikarus_ORG
05-19-2017, 04:02 PM #2Hey! Which specific model are you looking at? Check the page on everymac for details, as installation steps can vary by exact version. Bootcamp isn’t meant to help with Linux setup—you’ll need to handle partitioning yourself. Are you comfortable doing it yourself or have someone else done it before? If not, consider joining a local Linux community to get in-person assistance. Before you start, back up all your important files to another device or external drive to avoid data loss. For those wanting to try Linux without a full commitment, you can install Ubuntu on a USB stick and boot from it—this lets you explore it safely. I’ve used this method before; it’s a great way to get familiar with the system. If you need more guidance, the VirtualBox documentation is a solid starting point: https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch02.h...lation-mac
Wow Willa, thank you very much for answering. So, this is my fault that I share the wrong type of MBP to you. I apologize about that. My MBP actually from 2018, the one with the touchbar, with 4 thunderbolt 3 port only. And, like you say. Bootcamp wouldnt solve the problem. About partitioning, I done quite much actually on PC but never on Mac stuff. Correct me if I'm wrong, you need "burn" the ISO of linux on USB (dont know right tools for this but see Anthony said something about Rufus), set it to the first boot device, and install it. Is it? The other problem also make the USB getting notice by the system. I read everywhere you would be find a hard time to install something from boot menu with USB on MBP 2018 I dont know this is right or nah. About the live session, that really cool actually. I have try that on my friends macbook. But that actually do not work on my MBP. Maybe because of the USB connector? And VIrtual Machine, I try VMWare on PC before and from the other method (bare metal & live session) Virtual Machine is more recommended for me.. But again, I try uninstall and reinstall VB from my MBP 4 times, and its stay something about missing kernel. Dont know why.
To run VirtualBox on your macOS, enable the kernel extension similar to J-From-Nucleon. Follow these steps: https://www.howtogeek.com/658047/how-to-...908-error/ This involves uninstalling VirtualBox, reinstalling it, and ensuring System Preferences > Security & Privacy is open. After restarting and launching VirtualBox for the first time, click "Allow." Keep in mind that kernel extensions have updated requirements since macOS Big Sur (11), and you might need to restart after permitting it. See Apple's support guide for details.
Error_Sans55
05-21-2017, 04:51 PM #6Check the GitHub pages linked and verify the support status for your model. Dual-Booting on macOS today can be tricky due to APFS partitioning challenges; I’ll capture my setup on a MacBook Air where I run Big Sur and Ubuntu. This highlights an area needing more research or direct assistance if you decide to try dual-booting. On newer Macs, just press "Option" at startup to boot into any USB—follow the instructions for selecting your ISO file beforehand. You’ll need to write the ISO to a flash drive for bootability. For guidance, refer to Ubuntu’s tutorial on creating a bootable USB: https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-us...u-iso-file. Alternatively, using BalenaEtcher is simpler and works across macOS and other platforms: https://www.balena.io/etcher/. Once the ISO is successfully written to a USB, you can test Ubuntu without installing it or using a VM.
ChibiWolf39
06-01-2017, 02:57 AM #7I appreciate the help, this info is really helpful. Let me give it a shot. Thanks a lot. Note: It seems I can't locate the setting, possibly due to OS version 11.6—some say the kernel was enabled automatically after the update. Willa, coming with the how-to guide. The issue might be related to the kernel driver before updating and not checking it in the Security panel. Now I'm ready to download an ISO to test. Thanks!