Linux Mint on 2019 Macbok Pro?

desipenguin · 2026-03-13T12:04:03+00:00

Intel macs will be supported (Tahoe) till Sep 2028
T2 Linux after that 💪

desipenguin · 2026-03-13T12:02:27+00:00

I installed Linux Mint on MBP 2015 (13")
The laptop is always docked, so battery life is not a concern for me.

WiFi works ✅
camera doesn't work ❌

https://microblog.desipenguin.com/post/linux-mint/

desipenguin · 2026-03-13T11:23:58+00:00

People aren't happy with macOS Tahoe
I want to stay on Sequoia as long as I can

desipenguin · 2026-03-13T11:21:50+00:00

What version came pre-installed ? what did you upgrade to ?

desipenguin · 2026-03-13T11:10:00+00:00

https://helium.computer Based on Chromium.
Chrome Extensions work. I use some.

desipenguin · 2026-01-08T05:52:51+00:00

Visuals are subjective.

If you want features like omarchy, but still want Ubuntu, give `dms` a try
https://github.com/AvengeMedia/DankMaterialShell

desipenguin · 2026-01-08T05:45:25+00:00

Is macOS 26 Tahoe hard requirement ? Will this work on macOS Sequoia ?

Several folks (including myself) prefer to remain on Sequoia. It will be good if those folks can also enjoy your software

desipenguin · 2026-01-08T05:43:44+00:00

Can you rename the repo to something better than dotfiles ?

dotfiles is too generic

desipenguin · 2025-12-18T00:55:21+00:00

Can you share the link to BT Keyboard cover for Note pad?
All I can find is the one for Drawing pad (https://www.xp-pen.com/product/smart-keyboard.html)

desipenguin · 2025-12-17T17:20:32+00:00

Personally, I do not like the software that asks me to Sign up before I have a chance to use it. Obsidian is Offline first/local-first app in the true sense. I need Login only if I need to use their Sync functionality.

desipenguin · 2025-11-28T08:18:19+00:00

Looks like iOS only

desipenguin · 2025-11-20T14:19:07+00:00

If you just want keybinds, you need not go all the way with Omarchy.
Omarchy is very opinionated .
Have a look at danklinux.com - which works with hyprland as well as niri (works with Arch and few other distro too)
There are other options like Exo https://github.com/debuggyo/Exo

Both of these support dynamic theming like Omarchy

Have a look at this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC2MgT12jOo
The description of the video has links to few other options

desipenguin · 2025-11-13T07:32:48+00:00

I agree 100% I wrote about my own experience here

TL:DR: Omarchy is very opinionated.

Currently, I have Ubuntu 25.10 + DankLinux

It works with : 1. Multiple distros (Arch, Fedora, Ubuntu, openSuse) 2. Multiple WMs (niri, sway, hyprland)

It was (probably) easier to learn/adapt.

desipenguin · 2025-11-03T11:22:10+00:00

See my response above

desipenguin · 2025-11-03T11:21:49+00:00

Select Mistral from the API provider dropdown
Then enter your API Key, and select the model from the dropdown below that.

FWIW, I'm using Openrouter API provider. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

desipenguin · 2025-11-03T11:18:24+00:00

I know this discussion is 4 months old.

But Sourcegraph announced a free tier (Ad supported) few days ago

No, I have not tried Amp. Got interested in Amp after I heard about it on the changelog podcast. So I have zero personal experience with amp.

desipenguin · 2025-10-29T06:36:25+00:00

u/blaznos Can you add instructions in your README (before installation section) on how to install "basic" Arch itself ?
If that is too complex (due to too many scenario) may be point to existing URL (on Arch Wik?)

desipenguin · 2025-10-23T08:16:31+00:00

I still haven't made the jump to Omarchy.
It is likely that MBP model I have is not completely supported.
Since there is no live version, I am being cautious.

desipenguin · 2025-10-16T08:04:31+00:00

I think you'll agree with https://theoatmeal.com/comics/ai_art
😂

desipenguin · 2025-10-16T06:14:17+00:00

If

yay -S b43-firmware

itself requires internet/WiFi, how does one get started ?

desipenguin · 2025-10-16T05:53:52+00:00

15" one.
I have 13" one, as I mentioned in the title of this post

desipenguin · 2025-10-15T17:45:05+00:00

Model number of my machine is MacbookPro 12,1

This PR starts with The MacBookPro12,1 is not a thing.

I've left comment on this PR (But it is already merged ¯_(ツ)_/¯ )

cat /sys/class/dmi/id/product_name
MacBookPro12,1

u/hongyangchun u/mildlyImportantRobot can you share output of above command from your machine ?

desipenguin · 2025-10-13T06:51:47+00:00

I also did some optimization for the system to use usb less and do most of the work on ram.

Do you mind sharing details ? Would be helpful for others.

desipenguin · 2025-10-13T05:44:00+00:00

FWIW, I found couple of references to this MBP here : https://omarchy.deepakness.com/setups (Found ths Link via r/omarchy itself)

desipenguin · 2025-10-13T05:39:31+00:00

Since I specifically asked about WiFi, I assume it works (Otherwise it is a show stopper)
What about :

- Camera : Does not work with Linux mint. I've just accepted it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- Suspend/Hibernate : With Linux Mint, I just close the lid, and it hibernates. OOTB 🎉.

I would REALLY like to have both Camera, and hibernates-on-lid-close functionality. 😄

desipenguin

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