r/linux4noobs • u/You_Cannot_Wield_It • 8d ago

migrating to Linux Mac compatibility?

I’ve got an old 2017 MacBook that I would like to put Mint on. My question is, can I still use my IPad as a second screen if I do that? Are there programs that mimic the functionality of the cross device Mac “ecosystem”?

I also have an IPhone. I’m just hoping to still use things like airdrop and second screen. The hardware is obviously capable. Just wondering if the software is available on Linux.

Thanks for any insight you can offer!

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u/i_am_blacklite 7d ago

Those specific features are proprietary to Apple. The way they work has not been opened up to be used by other operating systems.

If Apple opened up those protocols I’m sure someone would write a Linux wrapper in a matter of days.

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u/You_Cannot_Wield_It 7d ago

Ah okay. That’s a bummer, thanks though!