Linux on macbook air/pro

Since a while I install Linux systems on 'out-of-date' macbook air/pro. While they are still good most of the time (maybe just the battery to change) macOs won't update your system anymore. It starts with some words or excel files that you can open but not edit anymore, then the browser refusing to let you online because it is not safe anymore. I've only work from MacOs Monterey and under, don't know yet how the other ones are behaving yet (ventura and Sonoma).

With Linux you can revive your old laptop, it will be a totally new system on it, nothing left from macOs. Depending on the hardware you have I could suggest a few options, because Linux comes in different flavors / look / power.
It can visually look like macos or windows or what you want it to look like, again depending on which linux flavor you have.

I can help you with the installation, what you need to do before, and how to use it after. If wanted, a USB key used for installing the system and backing-up the system comes with extra costs.
I usually install LinuxMint, version Xfce (light) or Cinnamon (more feature rich), ZorinOs, or Debian with a choice of Desktop Environment (how it visually look from the start and how resource heavy it is).
Those versions of Linux come with:

• Libre Office (think word, excel....)
• all the usual office tools like calculator, calendar...
• web browser: firefox / brave
• an app store
• a system that will be updated for a long time.
• and all the usual things you find on a laptop.

Linux is open source, community based, no big tech behind, no AI.

If you have any question I'd be happy to answer them. Otherwise grab your old laptop, we'll have a cup of tea, and you'll have a functional macbook again.