KuroJJul 3, 2023

Best Laptop for Linux

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Best Laptop for Linux - Lemmy.world

Hello all, I’m in the market for buying a new laptop to install Linux on. I’m trying to stay with something relatively cheap (Around $300 and below). I’m getting ready to start a degree program in cyber security and did some research, and it seems Kali Linux would be the best distro for me to install. I would install it on my current computer, but I only have a 2015 MacBook Pro, and I’ve read that a few people run into some issues installing on a Mac compared to a regular PC. With the above in mind, do I need to increase my budget or does Linux run fine on low-end laptops? Thanks!

Show threadNuuskis

Kali isn’t meant to be a desktop OS. Use it only in VM or in a spare rig. It is meant to be a toolbox. So dual boot it with your daily driver OS or use in a VM.

Your Mac can take Linux just well: djharper.dev/post/…/running-linux-on-my-macbook/

For your 300 bucks budget look nothing else than Thinkpad T480 or HP Dev One. T480 will need replacement batteries if not replaced yet.

Running Linux on my Macbook - djhworld

thoughts

Jul 3, 2023 at 4:25pmWeb
Show threadThermal_shockedFeb 26, 2024
so tired of people recommending thinkpads when there are much better options. the fact the control and alt key were swapped for years is enough to never get ibm or Lenovo.