>> Ubuntu should run great as long as it is an intel based machine. I run it. >> What is your concern? >> Do you need to dual boot OS X and Ununtu? > Don't have to but I would prefer to do that. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Mac_mini https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MactelSupportTeam/AppleIntelInstallation http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=678542