Hi all,
If Apple makes 16 GB the default RAM configuration for M4 Macs, I'm going to get an M4 mini. I know I've been critical in the past, but it seems like they're trying to make things better in Ventura and newer, so I want to get a relatively cheap Mac to keep tabs on macOS developments for the next 7 or so years. However, I'm also very curious about Asahi Linux and potentially other operating systems in the future. I know M4 support won't be ready for a while, but I'm curious if anyone here has played with Asahi? How accessible is the installation process? Does Orca work out of the box? Can you use the MATE desktop environment? Any experiences would be very interesting to read. The hardware sounds fantastic, and I want to find out just how good these machines really are.
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The rumour is only for the…
The rumour is only for the base Mac Pro getting 16 GB as standard. I would bet they stick with 8 for the mini to keep costs down. I'd love them to push it up to 16, but I think, for the average user, 8 is okay. I'd argue it's not enough to run VO smoothly but, as apple has often demonstrated, those who fall outside their ideal user demographic, can get left behind.
I do like the idea of the new mini though, small enough to toss in a bag. Now, if only I could put windows on it.