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LeoNicolas

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Posted: 02:20pm 13 Jan 2026
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I originally posted this in a thread about Windows 11, but I thought it might be useful for anyone wanting to test Linux on a MacBook. I'm reposting it here as its own thread

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I’ve been using Linux since 2005, and I am very happy with it. The maturity of Linux distributions has increased significantly in recent years. The available desktops are super nice, fast, and stable, and the package management systems (APT, DNF, etc.) are excellent. I am now happier than ever with this choice, especially seeing the countless YouTube videos of people complaining about Windows 11.

I also have a MacBook Pro that will soon run Linux (Aashi Linux). I’ve used MacOS at work for years, but it never felt as good to me as the Linux desktop and terminal. Many drivers for M1, M2, and M3 MacBooks are already in the mainstream Linux kernel; this means that soon, any distribution with a recent kernel version will run on Apple Silicon.

The only driver holding me back from flipping the switch is DisplayPort support, which is needed for a second monitor. To my surprise, I was watching a talk by one of the Asahi Linux developers, and he was using a MacBook to present his slides via DisplayPort. He discusses this specifically at the 27:40 mark. I'm expecting any time soon the release of the driver.

If you’re interested, you can watch his presentation here: Asahi Linux - Porting Linux to Apple Silicon. It is a class regarding reverse engineering
 
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