Hello Everybody, i´m writting about a simple question.
I know that houdini runs more efficient in Linux system, and my question is, if it´s a good idea to install Linux on my mac pro, knowing that it´s UNIX architeture like Linux.
Thank you very much

MacPro 2011 5.1
Nvidia GTX680 2gb
RAM 32g
OSX 10.6.8 on SSD 256gb

Since Apple don't support Linux it may or may not be a very rough ride depending on the version of your EFI, hardware configuration and your experience with Linux. You may try if you're a patient one, but I guarantee that it won't be as easy as installing MacOSX or Windows.

It shouldn't be a problem. I just installed Ubuntu with Bootcamp on my late 2009 macpro 4.1. Just make sure your optical drive is still in your machine since Bootcamp looks for it when you reboot into the linux install rutine. You don't need the optical drive for anything. It just needs to be there
Have tried to install linux on my MBP where the optical drive had to go in favour of a SSD drive with no luck so far.
All you need is usb stick to boot from.

Good luck
Bonsak