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#1 2011-04-13 01:48:32

silencer
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Some questions about Archlinux running on a Macbook Pro (mid 2010)

Hi!! I have a mid 2010 Macbook Pro, and I can't wait to have some final exams handed over to have time to install arch. But in the meanwhile I was wondering,

1- does anyone has a MPB and is using ArchLinux everyday?
2- What about heat? MBP runs real hot in Windows (and oh-my-god-that's-cool in OSX), so, how does it run linux?
3- mmm.. and battery life? fans?

Oh.. so many questions, I'm sorry smile

thanks a lot!!
silencer

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#2 2011-04-13 05:16:52

ngoonee
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Re: Some questions about Archlinux running on a Macbook Pro (mid 2010)

I believe Allan has a MBP, think he mentioned it somewhere before.


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jasonwryan-Installing Arch is a measure of your literacy. Maintaining Arch is a measure of your diligence. Contributing to Arch is a measure of your competence.
Griemak-Bleeding edge, not bleeding flat. Edge denotes falls will occur from time to time. Bring your own parachute.

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#3 2011-04-13 05:34:11

Allan
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Re: Some questions about Archlinux running on a Macbook Pro (mid 2010)

I do... 

I have the 13"  5.5 model (so a bit older than yours).   There are plenty of posts around here about setting it up so you should not have too many issues.

Heat - not too bad.  I wrote my own fan control as I did not like the default control (http://allanmcrae.com/2010/05/simple-ma … an-daemon/), but I am unsure how much that is needed....   Battery life is OK.  I have done not much more than some cpu scaling and get ~3-4 hours with actual usage (e.g. watching movies).  Lots more can be done if you want to save battery power but Ihave not set any of that up.

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#4 2011-04-13 06:13:46

the sad clown
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Re: Some questions about Archlinux running on a Macbook Pro (mid 2010)

Have you read over the wiki on Macbooks?
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/MacBook


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#5 2011-04-19 20:38:28

silencer
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Re: Some questions about Archlinux running on a Macbook Pro (mid 2010)

Thank you guys!

Yes, I have read the wiki about Macbooks smile

I tried to install Arch, but had a couple of issues (this is the first time I try to install arch on a macbook, but I'm a long time Arch user), I'll try a little harder and then I'll post some questions if I can't make it work.

thanks!
silencer

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