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Created February 7, 2025 21:40
Installing Alma or Rocky Linux on Macmini Intel
Overview:
I have two older macmini systems (MacMini 6,2, 4 core 2.37Ghz i7, 16Gb, 255Gb SSD) that I want to use
for a home kubernetes cluster. Since the most of my clients/experience has been with RedHat, I decided
to go with Rocky Linux 9.x, but this technique also worked for installing Alma Linux.
Task:
Install Rocky/Alma linux to the internal drive on the MacMini.
Issues:
The normal process for installing Linux on an Intel based Mac is: