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  "path": "/t/asahi-linux/11719?page=2#post_40",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-09T19:02:54.000Z",
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  "textContent": "I’ve been using Asahi as my main desktop for a long time. All I can say is do not get a macos device to run Linux if you can help it.\n\nIt runs remarkably well and has a high degree of stability, but there’s still various issues. Devices without HDMI port can’t use an external monitor, there’s weirdness that occasionally requires a restart of the system like with usb devices, setting LUKS encryption is very difficult and confusing (ie most are not going to use it), and you lose out on the Apple security features which could be important if this is a laptop. Program compatibility is very good, but you will have to compile sometimes. Box64 and similar is unreliable due what I think is CPU related. Using a non-fedora distro is likely to mean worse support. The TPM chip and fingerprint reader is inaccessible in linux.\n\nI see this as a niche tool for specific situations and not something that should be recommended in general. I bought a used thin client for a home server. I’m considering just turning macos into the server (running a few open source utilities for data management over the LAN) and using secureblue on the used thin client for desktop. Both devices would seem safer that way and I can handle it if Apple knows I’m running ssh etc.\n\nThe only drawback to the used thin client I’m seeing is if you need a more powerful CPU for compiling or other tasks, where m chips are good especially if you want to maintain power efficiency. There are still non-apple alternatives if you don’t already have an Apple device. Whether they’re getting firmware supports in the same price range is another question, but I’m not up to date on these things.",
  "title": "Asahi Linux"
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