The Asahi Linux project for Apple M1 is officially launched

Earlier, we reported that a senior operating system transplant expert Hector Martin crowdfunded to transplant the Linux system for the new Apple M1 series. Now the transplantation project has officially started, and Marcan named it Asahi Linux and created the official website and code repositories.

It is reported that the Asahi Linux project plans to port the Linux operating system to Apple’s Apple Silicon Macs series of computer devices from the 2020 M1 Mac Mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro. Marcan said that the goal of the project is not only to make Linux run on these Apple computers but also to improve it to the point where users can use it as a daily operating system.

Since 2000, Marcan has been committed to porting Linux systems to various devices and providing unofficial open-source support. It has ported Linux systems to Nintendo Wii, Sony PS series game consoles, and other devices, and ensures that Linux can be used on these devices. His latest attempt was to successfully port Linux on Sony PS4 and enable it to run Steam games supported by OpenGL/Vulkan.