Has anyone else questioned their choice of computers for running Linux?

2 years ago by TheTwelveYearOld to c/linux

3 years ago I needed a new computer and decided on an 16 inch M1 Macbook Pro, but did lots of overthinking about if I wanted to stick to it. I tried Asahi Linux didn't have any reasons at the time to use linux over macOS (but there was always the chance I might later), the build quality is 2nd to none, none of my Windows laptops lasted more than a few years.

3 years later, I've really been itching to switch to Linux. Two of several reasons: because its DEs are more customizable, it has better documented accessibility APIs if you want to make keyboard navigation software. I reinstalled Asahi Linux and really tried to make it my daily driver, but the lacks of apps would require me to dual boot: Photoshop and Roblox.

I researching again for computers closest to Macbook Pros but none of them come close to its build quality. I think it would be best for me to make my own desktop PC for linux. I don't think I'd fare well with another windows laptop brand.

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Eltern 1 point 2 years ago

@TheTwelveYearOld
You could may consider a creative new aproach, If you anyway only ues two apps you only need with a non Linux system, may consider a Sunshine (https://app.lizardbyte.dev/Sunshine/?lng=en) server. And install Moonlight on your Linux.
Downside, you need a WakeOnLan Computer with a good GPU.
Therefore you will be able to use the applicatiom even on TabletPC.

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