3 Set up Wi-Fi. Click a Wi-Fi network, enter the password in the "Password" text field, click Connect, and click Continue.

6 Click Yes when prompted. This will indicate that you want to erase any previous partitions and merge your computer's hard drive space.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 7 Indicate that you want to replace your operating system with Linux. Check the "Erase disk and install Linux Mint" box, click Continue, click Install Now, and click Continue when prompted.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 9 Select an operating system language. Click a language on the left side of the window, select a keyboard layout on the right side of the window, and click Continue.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 10 Enter your personal details. This includes typing in your name, your computer's name, your preferred username, and a password, and then clicking Continue. Linux will begin installing onto your computer.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 11 Remove the USB flash drive from your computer. While your Mac probably won't try to reinstall Linux when rebooting, it's best to limit the number of boot options during the initial installation phase.