Skip to content

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.

Silver desktop computer on a white desk with a colorful geometric logo overlayed in the foreground, featuring pink, black, and teal triangular shapes forming a stylized pyramid
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