If there isn’t a DHCP service running on the network, it will ask you to manually enter the network information after probing for network interfaces.If the chosen NIC is 802.11 based, you will be asked for your wireless network information before being prompted for a hostname.If the setup detects multiple NICs, it may prompt you which one to use for the install.In the example below, we’ve entered ‘kali’ as our hostname. The installer will copy the image to your hard disk, probe your network interfaces, and then prompt you to enter a hostname and domain name for your system.You’ll also be prompted to configure your keyboard with the appropriate keymap. Select your preferred language and then your country location.In this example, we picked ‘Graphical install’. You are free to choose ‘Live’, ‘Graphical Install’, or ‘(Text-Mode) Install’ to install. You should be greeted with the Kali boot screen.If you select the EFI volume, the booting will hang at this point and you will notbe able to continue.

You may wish to install rEFInd and try again.

If you only see one volume (EFI), then the installation media is not supportedfor this device.

Even though Kali Linux is based on Debian, Apple detects it as Windows. If everything was successful, you will see two volumes (EFI & Windows).

Now insert your chosen installation media.

To start your installation, power on the device and immediately press and hold the Option key until you see the boot menu.

Backup any important information on the device to an external media.

Burn the Kali Linux ISO image to a DVD or copy the image to USB drive.

For devices newer than late 2012, you’ll need a blank DVD or a USB drive.

USB booting may not work without rEFInd installed.

For devices older than late 2012, you will need a blank DVD.

A minimum of 20 GB disk space for the Kali Linux install.However, if you wish to keep OSX, you will want to refer to our dual-boot guide instead. This guide will show you to replace OSX with Kali Linux, with the option of encrypting the partition. Pre-installing rEFInd may also increase the odds of success on older devices. The make/model/year of the device will determine how successful your experience will be, with newer devices having a better chance of working.

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