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NixOS resuscitated a 2012 Macbook Air. This thing flies! I was NOT expecting that at all (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 months ago by Loucypher@lemmy.ml to c/nixos@lemmy.ml

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As per title, I am mind-blown by the speed and stability of NixOS on this "relic" in IT terms... On this machine i tested:

Distro	Performance
Fedora	MEGA slow
Ubuntu	OKish
LDME	Fast
Debian	Fast
NixOS	VERY Fast

And the best thing is that I can bring this config with me on any computer! Oh boy, I think i have fallen in love with NixOS

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[–] Loucypher@lemmy.ml 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (4 children)

It was updated before wiping yes. Those macs are abandonware, they stopped receiving firmware update a while ago. Followed no guide, the install wizard was very easy. All components worked out of the box

[–] matto@lemm.ee 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Sorry for reviving an old post, but I just came across this. I also have a 2012 MacBook Air and was planning to put NixOS on it. Did the sound, Bluetooth and WiFi work out of the box too? Thanks!

[–] Loucypher@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Out of the box brother, go with no worries

[–] matto@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

That's great to hear. Thanks!

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