efi boot linux on mac

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# Create linux boot disk : 

sudo dd if=/home/te/Downloads/linuxmint-17-mate-64bit-v2.iso of=/dev/sdc1 bs=4k 

# disable boot sound on os x 
Just open up the Terminal application, you can find it in “Applications” -> “Terminal,” and enter the following on the command line:
sudo nvram SystemAudioVolume=%80


# boot from usb.
 with os x, after a shutdown then during boot hold option down for bootmenu 

# linux without refind grub directly :)
http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/1643

restricted driver for wifi exists in the apt cache on the installed linux. 


# remap fn f1=fx
> cat /etc/modprobe.d/hid_apple.conf
options hid_apple fnmode=2
ctrl+d

After :
sudo update-initramfs -u