Linux was estimated to run 67% of all web servers in 2016, and that number has probably grown since that time. All Apple operating systems are UNIX-based, and Linux is a form of UNIX. By early 2018, Apple removed most of the useful features of macOS Server and rendered it essentially useless.įor an Apple-centric shop, buying into the Microsoft Windows Server world is a costly and counterintuitive move. The Rocket Yard featured a series of articles on Mastering macOS Server in 2017. Why a Linux Server and not macOS Server?Īre you wondering why I’m talking about using the Open Source Linux operating system and not macOS? Apple used to sell and support a Server version of macOS. Linux is a family of open-source UNIX-like operating systems and is used on many servers. Running your own server also provides more flexibility in customizing services. For the security of your data, nothing beats having a server on-site in a locked server room. Many companies find it is more cost-effective to use cloud services instead of their own server. Visiting a website? Your computer is connecting to a web server. When you set up an email account on your Apple device, you’re connecting to a mail server.
Linux-Lite is basically Ubuntu with makeup and special sauce included. Ubuntu has been installed on these old MacBooks since 2008. Plus the added SSD is a upgrade that will make that Mac run faster. That way your friend still has his Mac install. Ask your friend if pulling the Mac OS hard drive is a possibility and replacing it with a blank SSD hard drive, I picked up a used Mac SSD at 180 gigs for 15 bucks made by OCZ. I consider a dual booter more hassle to take care of and it just complicates things unnecessarily. I don't know why you would want to dual boot on a system not receiving updates any more.
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