Booting into Linux from an SSD [closed]
I am trying to create a generic build of software for my students who come to class with all kinds of Windows, and Macs. What's the easiest way to format and prepare an SSD so that it will be able to boot onto a MacOS as well as a Windows computer?
Or is it not possible at all?
linux ssd
asked Jan 20 at 22:47
pitosalaspitosalas
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I am trying to create a generic build of software for my students who come to class with all kinds of Windows, and Macs. What's the easiest way to format and prepare an SSD so that it will be able to boot onto a MacOS as well as a Windows computer?
Or is it not possible at all?
linux ssd
asked Jan 20 at 22:47
pitosalaspitosalas
2351411
closed as unclear what you're asking by Sparhawk, Jeff Schaller, Mr Shunz, Thomas, msp9011 Jan 21 at 12:45
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
It isn't. What is it that you'd teach them?
– Gerard H. Pille
Jan 20 at 22:55
I don't understand the question. The first statement suggests students bring in their own computer, and will run your software on it. The second talks about SSDs and booting into other operating systems. Are you suggesting that you will provide each student with an SSD? Or make them reformat their computers?
– Sparhawk
Jan 20 at 23:29
I would provide them with a formatted Ssd. They are shockingly inexpensive these days.
– pitosalas
Jan 20 at 23:31
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Have you verified that it's possible to install an SSD into all of these computers which I'm assuming are laptops? There are a lot of MacBooks that will be using nvme/m2 SSDs and won't have SATA ports. This can also potentially open your institution up to being liable for damages should something happen to a student's computer after installing the SSD and Linux. If you are trying to teach them Linux or something of the sort, I'd advise setting up some VMs for them to SSH into instead of installing hardware and software into their personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 1:58
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Then I'd still advise against it for the second reason. It's not a good idea to do things like that with peoples' personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 2:59
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I am trying to create a generic build of software for my students who come to class with all kinds of Windows, and Macs. What's the easiest way to format and prepare an SSD so that it will be able to boot onto a MacOS as well as a Windows computer?
Or is it not possible at all?
linux ssd
asked Jan 20 at 22:47
pitosalaspitosalas
2351411
I am trying to create a generic build of software for my students who come to class with all kinds of Windows, and Macs. What's the easiest way to format and prepare an SSD so that it will be able to boot onto a MacOS as well as a Windows computer?
Or is it not possible at all?
linux ssd
linux ssd
asked Jan 20 at 22:47
pitosalaspitosalas
2351411
asked Jan 20 at 22:47
pitosalaspitosalas
2351411
asked Jan 20 at 22:47
pitosalaspitosalas
2351411
asked Jan 20 at 22:47
pitosalaspitosalas
2351411
asked Jan 20 at 22:47
pitosalaspitosalas
2351411
2351411
closed as unclear what you're asking by Sparhawk, Jeff Schaller, Mr Shunz, Thomas, msp9011 Jan 21 at 12:45
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as unclear what you're asking by Sparhawk, Jeff Schaller, Mr Shunz, Thomas, msp9011 Jan 21 at 12:45
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
It isn't. What is it that you'd teach them?
– Gerard H. Pille
Jan 20 at 22:55
I don't understand the question. The first statement suggests students bring in their own computer, and will run your software on it. The second talks about SSDs and booting into other operating systems. Are you suggesting that you will provide each student with an SSD? Or make them reformat their computers?
– Sparhawk
Jan 20 at 23:29
I would provide them with a formatted Ssd. They are shockingly inexpensive these days.
– pitosalas
Jan 20 at 23:31
1
Have you verified that it's possible to install an SSD into all of these computers which I'm assuming are laptops? There are a lot of MacBooks that will be using nvme/m2 SSDs and won't have SATA ports. This can also potentially open your institution up to being liable for damages should something happen to a student's computer after installing the SSD and Linux. If you are trying to teach them Linux or something of the sort, I'd advise setting up some VMs for them to SSH into instead of installing hardware and software into their personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 1:58
3
Then I'd still advise against it for the second reason. It's not a good idea to do things like that with peoples' personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 2:59
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It isn't. What is it that you'd teach them?
– Gerard H. Pille
Jan 20 at 22:55
I don't understand the question. The first statement suggests students bring in their own computer, and will run your software on it. The second talks about SSDs and booting into other operating systems. Are you suggesting that you will provide each student with an SSD? Or make them reformat their computers?
– Sparhawk
Jan 20 at 23:29
I would provide them with a formatted Ssd. They are shockingly inexpensive these days.
– pitosalas
Jan 20 at 23:31
1
Have you verified that it's possible to install an SSD into all of these computers which I'm assuming are laptops? There are a lot of MacBooks that will be using nvme/m2 SSDs and won't have SATA ports. This can also potentially open your institution up to being liable for damages should something happen to a student's computer after installing the SSD and Linux. If you are trying to teach them Linux or something of the sort, I'd advise setting up some VMs for them to SSH into instead of installing hardware and software into their personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 1:58
3
Then I'd still advise against it for the second reason. It's not a good idea to do things like that with peoples' personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 2:59
It isn't. What is it that you'd teach them?
– Gerard H. Pille
Jan 20 at 22:55
It isn't. What is it that you'd teach them?
– Gerard H. Pille
Jan 20 at 22:55
I don't understand the question. The first statement suggests students bring in their own computer, and will run your software on it. The second talks about SSDs and booting into other operating systems. Are you suggesting that you will provide each student with an SSD? Or make them reformat their computers?
– Sparhawk
Jan 20 at 23:29
I don't understand the question. The first statement suggests students bring in their own computer, and will run your software on it. The second talks about SSDs and booting into other operating systems. Are you suggesting that you will provide each student with an SSD? Or make them reformat their computers?
– Sparhawk
Jan 20 at 23:29
I would provide them with a formatted Ssd. They are shockingly inexpensive these days.
– pitosalas
Jan 20 at 23:31
I would provide them with a formatted Ssd. They are shockingly inexpensive these days.
– pitosalas
Jan 20 at 23:31
1
1
Have you verified that it's possible to install an SSD into all of these computers which I'm assuming are laptops? There are a lot of MacBooks that will be using nvme/m2 SSDs and won't have SATA ports. This can also potentially open your institution up to being liable for damages should something happen to a student's computer after installing the SSD and Linux. If you are trying to teach them Linux or something of the sort, I'd advise setting up some VMs for them to SSH into instead of installing hardware and software into their personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 1:58
Have you verified that it's possible to install an SSD into all of these computers which I'm assuming are laptops? There are a lot of MacBooks that will be using nvme/m2 SSDs and won't have SATA ports. This can also potentially open your institution up to being liable for damages should something happen to a student's computer after installing the SSD and Linux. If you are trying to teach them Linux or something of the sort, I'd advise setting up some VMs for them to SSH into instead of installing hardware and software into their personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 1:58
3
3
Then I'd still advise against it for the second reason. It's not a good idea to do things like that with peoples' personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 2:59
Then I'd still advise against it for the second reason. It's not a good idea to do things like that with peoples' personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 2:59
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If I'm understanding the question correctly I think you should look into Docker.
answered Jan 21 at 8:04
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If I'm understanding the question correctly I think you should look into Docker.
answered Jan 21 at 8:04
GttGtt
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If I'm understanding the question correctly I think you should look into Docker.
answered Jan 21 at 8:04
GttGtt
293
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If I'm understanding the question correctly I think you should look into Docker.
answered Jan 21 at 8:04
GttGtt
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If I'm understanding the question correctly I think you should look into Docker.
answered Jan 21 at 8:04
GttGtt
293
answered Jan 21 at 8:04
GttGtt
293
answered Jan 21 at 8:04
GttGtt
293
answered Jan 21 at 8:04
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It isn't. What is it that you'd teach them?
– Gerard H. Pille
Jan 20 at 22:55
I don't understand the question. The first statement suggests students bring in their own computer, and will run your software on it. The second talks about SSDs and booting into other operating systems. Are you suggesting that you will provide each student with an SSD? Or make them reformat their computers?
– Sparhawk
Jan 20 at 23:29
I would provide them with a formatted Ssd. They are shockingly inexpensive these days.
– pitosalas
Jan 20 at 23:31
1
Have you verified that it's possible to install an SSD into all of these computers which I'm assuming are laptops? There are a lot of MacBooks that will be using nvme/m2 SSDs and won't have SATA ports. This can also potentially open your institution up to being liable for damages should something happen to a student's computer after installing the SSD and Linux. If you are trying to teach them Linux or something of the sort, I'd advise setting up some VMs for them to SSH into instead of installing hardware and software into their personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 1:58
3
Then I'd still advise against it for the second reason. It's not a good idea to do things like that with peoples' personal computers.
– Nasir Riley
Jan 21 at 2:59