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The primary improvements that Apple made in the MacBook Core 2 Duo were the addition of a faster processor, improved AirPort, and a larger RAM maximum capacity. As with the original MacBook, this laptop included an iSight camera and used the same MagSafe power connector. The same industrial design employed by the MacBook Core Duo was also applied to the Core 2 Duo, as the overall size, shape, and layout of the laptop did not change. It came in two colors: basic white, and optional (and more expensive) black. This laptop was an update to the MacBook Core Duo Repair that was introduced six months earlier. MacBooks tend to look very similar, and it's important to know which machine you have before ordering any replacement parts. Use the laptop identification system to help you identify your machine. If your computer has a metal case, you could have the MacBook Unibody or MacBook Air. If your computer's case is plastic and "About This Mac" says you have a Core 2 Duo, then you're in the right place. However, during the installation process, I learned that Linux Mint has a nice built-in Driver Manager that provides an easy graphical user interface to assist with installing the software.You can verify that you have a Core 2 Duo MacBook by checking the processor information through "About This Mac" in the Apple menu. From prior research, I knew that to get the wireless adapter working on this MacBook, I would need to issue three separate commands in the Bash terminal. I had a hard-wired Ethernet connection to the internet through my Thunderbolt adapter, so I was online. This is in contrast to Intel, Atheros, and many other chip manufacturers-but it's the chipset used by Apple, so it's a common problem on MacBooks. This is because Broadcom, the company that makes WiFi cards for Apple devices, doesn't release open source drivers. Linux Mint started up nicely in live-boot mode, but the operating system didn't recognize a wireless connection. I powered on the system and pressed the Option key on the MacBook to instruct it to start it from a USB drive. Next, I connected the Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter to the MacBook and inserted the USB boot drive. Free online course: RHEL Technical Overview Setting up a USB mouse on a Mac is as simple as plugging it in, even if its a third-party device.