Loucypher comments on NixOS resuscitated a 2012 Macbook Air. This thing flies! I was NOT expecting that at all

submitted 2 years ago by Loucypher@lemmy.ml to c/nixos@lemmy.ml

As per title, I am mind-blown by the speed and stability of NixOS on this "relic" in IT terms... On this machine i tested:

And the best thing is that I can bring this config with me on any computer! Oh boy, I think i have fallen in love with NixOS

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[–] Loucypher@lemmy.ml [S] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

Very easy to flash Linux on an intel based Mac ;)

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[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

Yet not as easy as loading it on a PC, which was my only point there.

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[–] Loucypher@lemmy.ml [S] 4 points 2 years ago

not at all, it exactly the same process. Same level of difficulty. Given you do it on an intel Mac, Mx series are a royal pain

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[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago

I haven't done extensive testing, but I never had any issues installing Linux on my 2012 and 2013 macbook pros. Same exact process.

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