[Hardware List] Apple/OSX EFI & Kali Linux
Since the release of 1.0.8, Kali now supports EFI.
Single boot guide: http://docs.kali.org/installation/ka...install-on-mac
Dual boot guide: http://docs.kali.org/installation/ka...n-mac-hardware
Below is a list of reported Apple hardware which it is compatible with.
Please only post detailed results/status on using Kali Linux.
All posts asking for support will be removed (you need to create a new thread).
You need to select the 'Windows' partition, not EFI.
MacBook Pro
Model: Mid 2009
Booting: USB - No
Booting: DVD - Yes
Known issues:
* For WiFi support during install - use "Live Mode" (b43/ucode16_mimo.fw is missing via text/graphic install)
* No trackpad support via graphic install.
MacBook Pro
Model: Mid 2012
Booting: USB - No
Booting: DVD - Yes
Known issues:
* For WiFi support during install - use "Live Mode" (b43/ucode29_mimo.fw is missing via text/graphic install)
* No trackpad support via graphic install.
MacBook Pro Retina
Model: Early 2013
Booting: USB - Yes
Known issues:
* For WiFi support during install - use "Live Mode" (b43/ucode29_mimo.fw is missing via text/graphic install)
* No trackpad support via graphic install.
MacBook Air
Model: Mid 2012
Booting: USB - Yes
Known issues:
* None
MacBook Air
Model: Mid 2013
Booting: USB - Yes
Known issues:
* No WiFi support
Dual boot Kali Linux on Mac with manual paritioning
MacBook Pro (8.2) - Dual boot using manual partitioning
Model: Early 2011
Booting: USB - Yes - create bootable USB with program 'rufus' on windows. Using the mac 'dd' command didn't work.
Booting: DVD - (not tested)
Known issues:
* Possible issues with graphics card drivers missing - could mean GNOME doesn't load. Try complete re-install
* Partial trackpad support - movement, scrolling (hor & vert), and hard-click all work. Multiple fingers and touch-to-click not working.