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Yes it is possible to run Linux on a MacBook Air! However, I am not sure you can install ALL Linux distributions on MacBook Air. You will need to install Linux via a USB Thumb Drive. The Ubuntu 14.04 runs well on MacBook Air.
Is it good to run Linux on Mac?
No. The macbook pro machine is not good Linux machine. It comes down to lack of drivers. The Air machine on the other hands is supposed to have 100% support and the main reason for that is supposed to be that is the machine Linus Torvalds uses.
How do I install Linux on an old MacBook Air?
How to Install Linux on a Mac
- Switch off your Mac computer.
- Plug the bootable Linux USB drive into your Mac.
- Turn on your Mac while holding down the Option key. …
- Select your USB stick and hit enter. …
- Then select Install from the GRUB menu. …
- Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
