r/linux_on_mac • • 3h ago

Which Linux distro should I install on my 2017 MacBook for learning cybersecurity?

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Hey everyone!

I have a 2017 MacBook with the following specifications:

Processor: 1.8 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5

RAM: 8 GB DDR3 (1600 MHz)

Storage: 121 GB total, with around 100 GB available

I wanna become a soc analyst and hence I want to start learning skills on linux. I'm confused which linux should i use that'll be best for my MacBook. I asked chat gpt and it said I won't be able to run heavy labs on it so I want your help knowing whether it's right and if it's right then what should I do??


r/linux_on_mac • • 11h ago

Arch on this T2

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I9 64GB ram, it runs my local LLM ;)