04:05 <_Random> sorry lost connection. this is my install img "Armbian_23.02.2_Nanopim4v2_bullseye_current_5.15.93_minimal"

04:18 <DC-IRC> <SuperDev> Hi, I'm genuinely interested about downloading Linux on my MacBook Pro 2020. However, I've come across information, suggesting that running a regular version of Linux could brick my device. I've been told to use a modified version of Linux specifically designed for MacBook compatibility.

04:18 <DC-IRC> <SuperDev> I would appreciate learning more about the experience of using Linux on a MacBook with a T2 chip. Are there any downsides or limitations to consider when running Linux on a MacBook? Does the T2 chip functionality remain intact, and is there any compromise in terms of security? Moreover, I'm curious if there are any known bugs or issues that might arise when running Linux on this <clipped message>

04:18 <DC-IRC> <SuperDev> setup. I want to ensure that the transition to Linux on my MacBook is as smooth and trouble-free as possible.

04:26 <archetech> why armbian for that

06:16 <_Random> DC it won't brick your machine, if have the t2 chip, you may run into some compatability issues with firmware. tou can also run the any vompatiable linux flavour without installing it, you could run from usb, even install to an external drive, these will not eun as fast, but it will give you the abaility to see how it functions.

06:16 <_Random> you can partition the drive & dual boot.

06:18 <_Random> https://wiki.t2linux.org/#:~:text=Distributions%201%20Arch%20https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Ft2linux%2Farchiso-t2%202%20EndeavourOS%20https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Ft2linux%2FEndeavourOS-ISO-t2%203,Manjaro%20https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FNoaHimesaka1873%2Fmanjaroiso-t2%207%20Tails%20https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FT2minator%2Fmbp-tails%208%20Ubuntu%20https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Ft2linux%2FT2-Ubuntu

06:19 <_Random> https://wiki.t2linux.org/#:~:text=Distributions 1 Arch https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Ft2linux%2Farchiso-t2 2 EndeavourOS https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Ft2linux%2FEndeavourOS-ISO-t2 3,Manjaro https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FNoaHimesaka1873%2Fmanjaroiso-t2 7 Tails https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FT2minator%2Fmbp-tails 8 Ubuntu https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Ft2linux%2FT2-Ubuntu

06:21 <_Random> https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=linux+on+t2+mac+&sp=CAISBAgFEAE%253D

07:07 <DC-IRC> <_dal_> I'm having an issue where if I enable g_ether then all other external networking no longer works, (ethernet and wifi) the devices still show in lsusb and lsmod shows the modules as loaded

07:08 <DC-IRC> <_dal_> but ifconfig and iwconfig don't show the devices at all

12:00 <DC-IRC> <.richn> if you want to run linux on a m1/m2 mac. I say use utm and run a virtual machine

12:01 <DC-IRC> <.richn> then you dont have to deal with t2 chip issues

13:35 <DC-IRC> <Reddeck> does Armbian have any implementation of software i2c, or should I get it done from python? The feature and scope creep is real...

15:26 <stipa> if you have access to GPIO probably yes

15:27 <stipa> first make sure your SBC is stable

16:29 <DC-IRC> <.richn> you might have to make a overlay to enable the i2c and a overlay for you boaard/device project

16:29 <DC-IRC> <.richn> wo enable parts

16:30 <DC-IRC> <.richn> armbian is not like pi boards we dont have a load o overlays prebuilt tooverlay

17:44 <stipa> he wants bit banged i2c i guess

17:44 <stipa> https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-i2c-clock-stretching-fixes/software-i2c

17:47 <stipa> https://github.com/mwyborski/rpi_i2c_bit_banging

19:01 <AB_Stromer> This is AB_Stromer, new fan of Armbian, using it on my PinebookPro. Ran into heavy trouble with Manjaro and U-Boot ending with a no longer booting Pinebook. Armbian saved me...:)

19:01 <AB_Stromer> Hello World!

19:53 <stipa> good to know

19:58 <DC-IRC> <jason123santa> How is armbian with kde?

19:59 <DC-IRC> <jason123santa> on debian

19:59 <DC-IRC> <.richn> its being worked on

20:00 <DC-IRC> <.richn> but I am fixing issues to get sddm working correctly and firstlogin

20:00 <DC-IRC> <.richn> it works with lightdm

20:00 <DC-IRC> <.richn> but not whats in the builder

20:01 <DC-IRC> <.richn> I have yet to push the new kde or other desktops

20:01 <DC-IRC> <.richn> alotof reworing of the desktops still going on

20:02 <DC-IRC> <.richn> I hope to get things done next week and push things but as I find new issues I have to fix

20:03 <DC-IRC> <.richn> as I am making it a option to select when you build to use lightdm or sddm

20:03 <DC-IRC> <.richn> sddm for more of a corp look

20:04 <archetech> jason123onirc: kde can be installed sames x86

20:05 <archetech> apt group install

20:05 <archetech> install X test it then add qt5 and kde

20:07 <DC-IRC> <jason123santa> Yeah I know I can manually install kde but I am wondering about the armbian kde on debian 11

20:08 <archetech> ok just sayin

20:08 <DC-IRC> <jason123santa> looks like kde is not ready yet

20:08 <DC-IRC> <jason123santa> yep manual kde install could work fine

20:09 <archetech> theres zero advantage to it being from rich other than convience

20:11 <archetech> convenience

20:56 <DC-IRC> <tom.i> Hello guys, I've found that there is wrong URL in download link for u-boot for Espressobin page: https://www.armbian.com/espressobin/.

20:56 <DC-IRC> <tom.i> Where can I download latest uboot files please?

21:08 <DC-IRC> <jason123santa> the issue with installing kde from the debian repos is all the kde bloat that comes with it

22:49 <archetech> jason123onirc, then you should read up on using apt

22:49 <archetech> and kde

22:49 <archetech> irc isnt a sub for your own research

22:52 <archetech> I always install kde minimal its quite light