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!

  • sebnil@infosec.pubEnglish
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    1 year ago

    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.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      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!