So I’m now running Ubuntu 20.04 Linux (ARMv8) on our Mac Mini M1 and our 2021 MacBook Pro M1…
Both my Mac Mini M1 and my 2021 MacBook Pro M1 now have Ubuntu Linux running perfectly under Parallels now, while our older Macs (Intel) are running Windows 10, Fedora, and Ubuntu under VMware and Parallels.
Homebrew (brew.sh) and VMware won’t run properly on Apple Silicon since VMs can’t use Rosetta2 for Intel emulation on Apple Silicon. Native ARMv8 libraries and Linux distros run just fine, however.
Since my wife now has her Master’s of Nursing Education (MSNE) and on her way to getting her second; a Master’s Certificate in Nursing Informatics (NI), there’s really no reason why I shouldn’t finish my Master’s of Information Science (MIS).
Working 32 hours/week, I thought I could still carry 6-8 credits a semester. It was Vicky who convinced me that I take “flex path” allowing me to pace my classes accordingly. This allows me to take 4-8 weeks depending on the course, my interest/aptitude, and my load, and still complete multiple courses each semester.
So in 2021, we’re both continuing our graduate education. 💕✌🏻