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!

Unfortunately you're unlikely to find a Linux for any A series chip any time soon if ever, that chip was meant for iPhones and iPads with the related but slightly different M series for computers. As the Neo shows, they do work in computers, even defective ones, but because it was unexpected, there's nothing out there yet, and for the M series, I think only Asahi Linux exists