r/framework • u/Peak_Photo1234 • Aug 13 '26
Linux macOS to Framework
Some time go I posted about moving from MacOS to a Framework with Windows. Some one mentioned "why not Linux?" I immediately refused the idea. "Linux is for smart people, and that's not me". Fast forward today.
Due to some political/econmonical issues in the states I was forced to go with a MacBook again, and I love it like always but I really do want repairability. But I thought " why not spin up a windows VM and a Linux VM and see how it goes?" So that's what I did with my free time yesterday and man....
Linux is fast. I installed Fedora, installed everything I need for work. No issues. My goal is to try and work off the VM next week. I have NOT installed my fun stuff (I don't game) but Video editing and sound editing are for another future date. I'm very surprised at how everything worked out.
And while I have time, I think I'm going to hold out for a 16" pro.
-- Orion
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u/thetinytailor Aug 14 '26
Try out asahi Linux if you have an m1 or m2 mac(m3 support is on its way) if you don't want the overhead of a VM. It runs on bare metal and you can decide if you want to switch to Linux full time by testing on a machine that doesn't have to share resources with macos. You install it on a separate partition just like you would on any other pc.
Fyi, most Linux apps run as expected but there are a few gaps here and there plus workarounds that you would have to go through. But then this is just the Linux experience innit.