1.create a new partition for the linux os.It can be done in mac by going to Finder -> Application ->Utilities -> disk utility.app . Use this command to create a live usb stick from which fedora can be installed. "sudo dd if=path-of-the-Fedora-Image-file.iso of=path-of-the-usb-drive bs=512k". Make sure the usb drive is formated with fat32. bs=512k is the safest rate and "diskutil list" command will give the path-of-the-usb-drive (i.e., /dev/rdisk2 ) . dd will not give anyoutput until it completes the writing , so wait for some time (5-10min). Now shutdown laptop and restart it while press the alt/option key. This will give the available boot options. click on fedora icon to start live session. During installation process delete the partition that you have created earlier and "reclaim the space". You should select automatic partiction process. 3. Things to do after installation Update the system via wired connection. This can be