In this note, I used MacBook Pro base model, using Dual-Core Intel Core i5 2.5GHz 13.3-inch. More technical specifications, check here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/111958.
The minimum requirements to run Arch Linux is 512MB of RAM and 2GB disk space.
In my case, I have 8GB of RAM and 250GB SSD installed.
I installed it on 16 March 2024.
My MacBook Pro specs are not original anymore, since I replaced the battery and upgraded the RAM and SSD.
| Hardware | Is Working? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad | ✅ | |
| Keyboard | ✅ | |
| Ethernet | ✅ | |
| Wireless | ✅ | Need Broadcom driver installed. |
| Bluetooth | ✅ | Need config for AirPods Pro 2nd Gen. Otherwise it works fine, e.g. Logitech MX Master mouse. |
| Webcam | ✅ | |
| Microphone | ✅ / ❓ | My microphone is broken, so I couldn’t verify even though the Wiki says it works. |
| Audio | ✅ | |
| SD-card reader | c | |
| IR Receiver | ❓ | Didn’t test. |
| Thunderbolt | ❓ | Didn’t test |
| 3.5mm Jack | ✅ | |
| Hibernate/Sleep | ✅ | Light is also blinking |
| Battery | ✅ | My battery health is only 80% and doesn’t last long, around 1-2 hours. |
| Battery Light Indicator | ✅ | It’s shown when the button is pressed |
| Battery Charging | ✅ | |
| DVD Reader | ❓ | Didn’t test it, I assume it works. |
I gathered from many references, and here are what I used: