Does a 2018 Mac mini Linux server need t2linux?
A 2018 Mac mini used as a Linux server may not need t2linux if only a few hardware features matter. Modern Linux distros can support T2 Macs to some extent, but some devices may still need , especially the keyboard, , and Wi-Fi. For a server setup, those devices may not matter.
If the main needs are and , a normal may be enough without a separate t2. The t2linux support list suggests that many features are already supported upstream.
Key points
- The 2018 Mac mini has a T2 chip, which can complicate Linux hardware support.
- Keyboard, , and Wi-Fi may need on T2 Macs.
- A server may not need those desktop-style devices at all.
- and may work with a normal .
- The distro and kernel version should be checked before installing.