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> At least 53GB of free disk space (Desktop install) Wowsa. I know disk space is abundant but that is still shocking. I've never used MacOS, but why does it ne

by qiskit 5y ago

> At least 53GB of free disk space (Desktop install) Wowsa. I know disk space is abundant but that is still shocking. I've never used MacOS, but why does it need at least 38 GB free for MacOS update? > You need 15GB for Asahi Linux Desktop Wowsa number 2. I'm used light installs using lightweight windows managers or desktops so that number was a bit shocking. Anyone else prefer a small base onto which you can add software rather than getting everything and having to uninstall a bunch of software?

gjsman-1000 5y ago
The macOS Software Updater is extremely inefficient with space - you want plenty free or it might get stuck. As for the 15GB, 2.5GB must be used for the mandatory Recovery partition as well as leaving room for the recovery partition to have extra room if necessary, because it can’t be easily expanded later. That leaves 12.5GB for your desktop Linux and any free space for your apps or files. You can use Expert Mode to go smaller with either macOS or Asahi but I’d say they are reasonable guidelines.
zozbot234 5y ago
Asahi Linux Desktop is a default install. A minimal Arch install is also available, as well as a UEFI-only implementation. There is a fixed ~3GB overhead per 'Other OS' install for OS-specific vendor firmware, but a UEFI install is managed as a single 'Other OS' and can freely boot UEFI payloads from both internal and external drives.
rvz 5y ago
>> At least 53GB of free disk space (Desktop install) Very surprised by this, but to be fair this is an alpha. So I expect them to drive that down drastically when it is stable anyway. It may not be the friendliest of installers, but hey that Linux. Or perhaps someone can do a user-friendly AsahiInstaller.app as well?
- marcan_42 5y ago
  Most of that is leaving enough space for macOS updates not to break. The minimal image requires 8GB of actual space by default, 3GB for boot stuff related to macOS and a default minimum 5GB root partition. I can actually go lower there, but I don't think most people would want to have a Linux system smaller than that. You'd quickly run out of space as you start installing stuff.

by qiskit 5y ago

gjsman-1000 5y ago

The macOS Software Updater is extremely inefficient with space - you want plenty free or it might get stuck. As for the 15GB, 2.5GB must be used for the mandatory Recovery partition as well as leaving room for the recovery partition to have extra room if necessary, because it can’t be easily expanded later. That leaves 12.5GB for your desktop Linux and any free space for your apps or files. You can use Expert Mode to go smaller with either macOS or Asahi but I’d say they are reasonable guidelines.

zozbot234 5y ago

Asahi Linux Desktop is a default install. A minimal Arch install is also available, as well as a UEFI-only implementation. There is a fixed ~3GB overhead per 'Other OS' install for OS-specific vendor firmware, but a UEFI install is managed as a single 'Other OS' and can freely boot UEFI payloads from both internal and external drives.

rvz 5y ago

>> At least 53GB of free disk space (Desktop install) Very surprised by this, but to be fair this is an alpha. So I expect them to drive that down drastically when it is stable anyway. It may not be the friendliest of installers, but hey that Linux. Or perhaps someone can do a user-friendly AsahiInstaller.app as well?

marcan_42 5y ago
Most of that is leaving enough space for macOS updates not to break. The minimal image requires 8GB of actual space by default, 3GB for boot stuff related to macOS and a default minimum 5GB root partition. I can actually go lower there, but I don't think most people would want to have a Linux system smaller than that. You'd quickly run out of space as you start installing stuff.