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How to set up Manjaro Linux i3 on a Macbook Pro
2018 . 11 . 22 update
I lost my MacBook Pro, so I won't be able to test, and thus update these notes anymore. :(
Introduction
I have laid my eyes on a new distribution that bakes in i3 with it: Manjaro Linux i3 Community Edition.
What I can say is that Manjaro Linux feels nimble and agile in my hands, meanwhile Ubuntu has started to feel bloated and sluggish.
So, what follows is a very opinionated guide for installing Manjaro Linux on a MacBook Pro from Mid 2014, and leave it in a perfect state for desktop and software development usage ---kind of what I had before with Ubuntu.
Still on the quest for the perfect OS.
Let's start!
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Preparing the live USB
You need another Linux machine, or a way to make a Manjaro Linux live USB stick.
Once you have downloaded the .iso image you can follow these instructions to prepare the USB drive.
Booting from USB
Turn off your machine, insert the USB drive, then turn it on, and as you hear the distinctive sound when it starts,
press and hold the alt key until a boot menu appears. Select the one that says EFI.
You'll be presented with a preconfiguration screen. Select your timezone, keyboard distribution, language, free drivers, then: Boot: manjaro.x86...