Asahi Linux nears M3 support release, M4 and M5 are on the way
The Asahi Linux project is very close to finally releasing a version with support for M3 Apple Silicon. However, M4 and M5 support is still in development. Asahi Linux works on earlier Macs. Support for newer models is being worked on. Asahi Linux is a project to bring Linux to Apple Silicon, so it can run natively on Apple's ARM-based chips. While the project's progress has been quite gradual in its progression, it is close to reaching a milestone release. In a project blog post from August 26, the work on supporting M3-series Apple Silicon has gone through a lot of change. While it was shown to be running back in January , albeit in semi-working form, it's in a much better position now. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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The Asahi Linux project is very close to finally releasing a version with support for M3 Apple Silicon. However, M4 and M5 support is still in development. Asahi Linux works on earlier Macs. Support for newer models is being worked on. Asahi Linux is a project to bring Linux to Apple Silicon, so it can run natively on Apple's ARM-based chips. While the project's progress has been quite gradual in its progression, it is close to reaching a milestone release. In a project blog post from August 26, the work on supporting M3-series Apple Silicon has gone through a lot of change. While it was shown to be running back in January , albeit in semi-working form, it's in a much better position now. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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The Asahi Linux project is very close to finally releasing a version with support for M3 Apple Silicon.
However, M4 and M5 support is still in development.
Asahi Linux works on earlier Macs.
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