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Yes. Many Linux distributions were created that target PowerPC Macs (Yellow Dog Linux especially; Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora also have ports). Any modern distro for PCs can also be used on an Intel Mac. Debian has / had a version for 68k Macs as well, but this is no longer well-maintained, and many programs lag behind the other ports in their versions.
Software such as Virtual Box allow you to create a virtual Linux computer on your Mac. (See links below)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBoth Windows and Linux can be installed on an Intel Mac, so yes. If you were referring to binary compatibility with Mac OS X, Windows programs can be run using third-party programs like Wine or CrossOver Mac. Programs compiled on Linux are not binary-compatible, but most programs that are open-source and not specific to functionality in Linux can be and have been ported to Mac OS X. Most of these are available via Fink.
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∙ 11y agoNot natively. It is possible to run Mac OS X in a window on a Linux machine using emulation software such as VirtualBox. This is known as osx86 or Hackintosh.
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∙ 14y agoCompiled versions for Mac OS X works only on the Mac OS X operating systems. You can run game only if there was released special version of the game for Linux operating system.
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Can Linux be put on Mac books?
Yes! You can Run OSX (mac) and linux at the same time with a virtual machine. I perfer Parallels.
Does hackintosh run Linux?
a hackintosh is just a normal pc set up to run mac, most pc's run linux fine.
Do Opera's servers run on Mac OS X?
No, Opera's servers run on Linux.
Can you run Linux and Mac clients on a windows 2003 server?
yes. we can
Can you run windows Linux programs on a mac?
Both Windows and Linux can be installed on an Intel Mac, so yes. If you were referring to binary compatibility with Mac OS X, Windows programs can be run using third-party programs like Wine or CrossOver Mac. Programs compiled on Linux are not binary-compatible, but most programs that are open-source and not specific to functionality in Linux can be and have been ported to Mac OS X. Most of these are available via Fink.
How do you run an windows or mac program on Linux?
You don't run macOS applications on Linux unless there's a Linux port. As far as Windows goes, there is Wine. Do note that it's not an emulator and it won't run perfectly with everything.
What operating systems are compatible minecraft?
Most are. I know Windows, Mac and Linux are.
How do you run ms games on a Mac?
The games will need to be written for Mac OS X to run on a standard Mac. If the games were written for the Windows operating system then Windows have to be installed on the Mac for them to work.
What do PC games stand for?
PC games are games that can only be run on a PC. (Personal Computer) These games cannot be run on a Mac, likewise, Mac games cannot be run on a PC.
Can your computer run properly without windows?
instead of windows you can have linux or mac. they are different, but you will know whats best for you when you try them, linux is free to download.but you need an operating system (windows, mac, linux or any other OS) for the computer to work
Can you change a Mac to a PC?
A PC is a Personal Computer. A Mac is a personal computer. A Mac is a PC. A Mac with an Intel processor can run the Windows operating system (or Linux or many others) if needed.
How do you run Mac OSX games on windows xp sp2?
Unfortunately you cannot run Mac OS X games on windows.
