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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Best Laptop for Linux (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by KuroJ@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hello all,

I'm in the market for buying a new laptop to install Linux on. I'm trying to stay with something relatively cheap (Around $300 and below). I'm getting ready to start a degree program in cyber security and did some research, and it seems Kali Linux would be the best distro for me to install.

I would install it on my current computer, but I only have a 2015 MacBook Pro, and I've read that a few people run into some issues installing on a Mac compared to a regular PC.

With the above in mind, do I need to increase my budget or does Linux run fine on low-end laptops?

Thanks!

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[–] sebnil@infosec.pub 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Purchase an extra memory stick for your existing laptop and run your tools on a virtual machine. Very few utilities require an physical machine.

Edit: MBP 2015 is not memory upgradable. But I believe my statement is still your best option.

[–] KuroJ@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I just looked up a guide on how to install VM on a Mac and it seems pretty straightforward. Seems like I could at least give it a try since I have an extra USB drive laying around. Thanks for the suggestion!