There are two ways that we can run Ubuntu on the Mac. Virtualbox is a powerful tool that allows many different operating systems to be run from other operating systems within a window, and best of all it is totally free! We are not limited to just Ubuntu, we could run all different flavours of Linux and even Windows (yes, Windows is a nightmare but sometimes it is the only option).
We will also install Guest Additions, allowing easy drag and drop between your dual operating systems. This simple illustrated guide will get you up and running with Ubuntu Desktop on your Mac.