[josteink]

Or boot Linux, because the T2 chip prevents it[1].

[1] https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Apple-T2...

[_ea1k]

Why would you buy this to run Linux?

[rhexs]

Well, I certainly wouldn't, but in four to five years if I need a general purpose server, it'd be nice to install Linux.

[IshKebab]

That turned out to be rubbish. You can easily disable secure boot.

[josteink]

From the link:

> Update 2: It looks like even if disabling the Secure Boot functionality, the T2 chip is reportedly still blocking operating systems aside from macOS and Windows 10.

That seems to contradict your claim, and I haven't seen that refuted elsewhere.

[gjsman-1000]

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2018/11/apple-t2-chip-cant-boot-...

[angelsl]

Yes, you can disable Secure Boot, but Linux still isn't allowed to access the NVMe device.