Mastodawn

Question for Linux / Apple fans:

I'm considering buying an Apple Neo, to dual boot Linux Mint #Debian Edition on it.

Are there any specific concerns with using #Apple Silicon? Am I restricted in the #Linux distros and available packages?

I like the price point of the Apple Neo, and the fact that it comes loaded with creative tools, which I use heavily. For example, I have yet to find a #videoEditing tool for Linux, comparable to #iMovie. Also, Apple devices are elegant in #design and rugged in construction.

Am I better off buying a generic laptop instead? Recommendations are welcome!

It depends on what you want to do with it.

I used to run a powerpc mac laptop ~2003 with #Debian and as long as I was running free software it worked as a charm, but as soon as I wanted to run something non-free it was not available (at the time I think it was Adobe Acrobat or some game that was alluring).