Linux can be removed from a Mac system.
Linux can be removed from a Mac system.
They refused official assistance, so Linux should function adequately on most Macs.
Boot camp is tailored for Windows and has consistently been that way. Linux has traditionally supported dual-booting. This situation seems unchanged. Previously, there existed a program named multibeast, which functioned as a boot camp incorporating Linux, allowing users to run both operating systems. It wasn’t an official feature but rather a custom solution created by developers long ago.
It seems you're pointing out that using a MacBook and receiving incorrect information could indicate Linux isn't within your tech comfort zone. That's completely understandable—being honest about this helps clarify the situation.
Think they were referring to OP, you said pretty much what the Apple Support person said. That Linux is unsupported for Bootcamp, but it's possible. Just to clarify for OP, Linux isn't blocked from running on Bootcamp, I used to run Ubuntu Server on an old 2011 iMac I had lying around. It just isn't supported that means a couple of things: The Linux drivers for your mac will not be available on the Apple website, however Mac OS is pretty close to Linux and many mainstream distros like Ubuntu and CentOS have open source drivers included that allow you to do most things. Apple has no obligation to provide any technical support or warranty for any issues that arise from you incorrectly installing Linux on bootcamp, or any issues with Linux itself and running it on your Mac. It's all on you. Bootcamp isn't even that big of a deal honestly, I installed Ubuntu on my old iMac without going through the Bootcamp process, you can just partition the space and install it like you would normally. I do recall something about some metadata or something for the UEFI or Bootloader or something being on the recovery partition of the drive, so make sure to leave it on. Other than that you should be fine. And can just reinstall Mac OS whenever you want. It would be the same with any PC, most PC manufacturers would probably refuse to support you with any software issues if you are using Linux. Apple would probably void your warranty all together. My advice, if you're using a Mac. Use it as a Mac. Theres not much other reason to get a Mac over another system other than the software. If you want to run Linux, which I'd recommend over Mac OS if you don't need any Mac proprietary software, then you can run it on any device pretty much.
You can use Linux without a T2 chip. A T2 chip isn't required for installation. I've tested it on several Macs without one and it worked perfectly after installing the correct Wi-Fi driver.