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[–] dropcase 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That all helps, thanks! I didn't realize it with Mint - I'm more in line with Linux muscle memory 😁

Mac for work, Windows for my last role (15+ years IT), Linux was my daily driver for home (Ubuntu on desktop, Xubuntu on laptop) until my Win10 desktop (which is next in line for an OS replacement)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

then you got no problem, Jules.

as to wireless, that's solved with 3rd party drivers getting enabled in Ubuntu-like distros (which Mint is) and installing the driver from the drivers control panel pane. how do you install it without internet? you tether your phone to the laptop via USB and allow it to access the wifi. on Android that's done via the USB Tethering menu.

on fedora you enable rpmfusion and install broadcom-wl after you've done the full system upgrade post install and rebooted; otherwise you won't be able to boot.

it's possible you'll need firmware for the webcam; 2011-2015 models don't need it, no idea what the deal is for yours. and especially no idea for the abomination that's the touch bar.

after install, install and enable mbpfan or macfanctld (just one of those, depending on the distro) so your laptop don't explode.