Hi, I’m learning python and I have purchased a 2015 MacBook air. I want to install Linux on it (Ubuntu) but my friend who’s a developer told me to leave the MacOs because they are similar as operative systems. What do you think? Should I change the os and switch to Linux? Thanks. Edit: thank you for your replies. There are still so many things I don’t understand about programming and os, sorry about that.

  • @[email protected]English
    8•4 months ago

    See how well the OS runs. MacOS does have a reputation for slowing down on older hardware as newer versions target their newer machines, and I’m also not even sure if a 2015 is supported by Apple anymore?

    If the laptop is slow or not recievinf security uodates anymore, then switching to Linux may give you a performance boost and will put you back on to an update secure system.

    If MacOS is still running fast on that laptop and it’s secure, then it’d just come down to preference. If you like Linux, or like the degree of direct control Linux gives you then it would be worth installing it.

    And if you decide to keep MacOS you should still try and fresh install the OS, as that may also give a performance boost.

    Edit: in terms of being similar OS, they are but it’s not relevant. Both run python, and the hardware is what matters more when it comes down to compiling. It’s more about the rest of the OS and what your preferences are.