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M1 Macbook Air (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Was looking at getting a macbook air with an m1 chip in it and running Asahi Linux on it. My question is how viable is it for daily life? E.g. browsing, torrenting, uni notes ect. Would it be equivalent to a regular x86 laptop running Linux? Or would I be missing useful features?

Edit: Another question is how it holds up against newer AMD laptops, as it is 3-4 years old at this point.

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[–] 20 points 2 years ago (1 child)

While I generally agree, the OP is asking about an M1, so they're probably considering a used laptop. No profits to Apple, and better for the environment.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago

    Of course apple profita from used laptops. If noone buys used apple laptops some of those who are replacing cannot afford the new one and there is a crowding out effect. Moreover, the higher the demand for other vendors, the higher the support for them.

    Don't ever buy apple devices. It's not a good company

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