System Requirements
- Architecture: ARM64 with Rosetta
- RAM: 4 GB minimum
- Storage: 15 GB
- Display: virtio-ramfb-gl
- Special: Requires Apple Silicon Mac with Rosetta 2 installed
Login Credentials
- Username:
debian - Password:
debian
Debian 12 with Rosetta support – run x86_64 Linux applications on Apple Silicon Macs using Apple’s Rosetta 2 translation technology.
Setup Guide
- Ensure Rosetta 2 is installed on your Mac:
softwareupdate --install-rosetta - Open the VM in VMC with Rosetta support enabled
- Login with the provided credentials
- You can now run x86_64 applications alongside ARM64 applications
- Update system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Troubleshooting
- VM won’t boot: Check that virtualization is enabled in VMC settings and your Mac meets the system requirements.
- Slow performance: Allocate more RAM in VM settings (recommended 4GB+) and close other applications.
- No network: Ensure network adapter is set to “Shared Network” in VMC settings.
- Display issues: Try different display adapters in VMC settings or update to the latest VMC version.
