I don’t understand what you’re asking. A mac is hardware, linux is software. There are no “equivalents” between the two.
Why do you mention virtualization? A VM is by no means the only way to run linux on macs, on x86 machines it should install just fine, and Asahi has come a long way towards fully working on ARM.
If you’re asking for apple-like hardware that can run linux, just go with apple hardware.
Or are you asking for laptops that come with linux? I don’t get what you’re actually after here.
I would say Framework 13. Maybe a bit thicker but it captures the Linux spirit of having something you can customize.
if you’re looking for a nice ultraportable, System76 has you covered
In terms of slim netbooks that are Linux first?
Starbook from Star Labs
Framework 13 from Framework
Slimbook from Slimbook
Depending on where you live, but companies producing laptops exclusively for Linux are eg. Tuxedo, System76, Slimbook.
I bought a mid 2012 Macbook Pro specifically for Linux, take from that what you will 🫣
Louis Rossmann having 1000s of videos on repairing these also made the decision a no brainer.
I have a Thinkpad x1 nano that I threw Linux on. Not sure if it counts since it came with Windows installed, but Thinkpads have historically done well with Linux support.
It’s tiny, super light, can’t upgrade any parts, has minimal ports and I love it
Pinebook Pro is the answer. If you don’t agree, reconsider the question.
Listen I love Pine and what they’re doing but their hardware is equivalent to a V-Tech children’s toy compared to literally anything else. No adult who wants to have an actual daily driver should ever consider Pine unless Pine do some major upgrades.
Bro my old phone is faster than a Pinebook Pro
A phone with Linux installed…
