I also have a MacBook Air and I run my Linux (XUbuntu) desktop in a VM. I guess it depends on what you're doing but for me personally it works just fine. The Ai

I also have a MacBook Air and I run my Linux (XUbuntu) desktop in a VM. I guess it depends on what you're doing but for me personally it works just fine. The Air has a compact size and a great screen. I don't think I could have gotten myself a better work laptop. I just wish they came with more memory (32 gig would be really nice).