This writer is neither a developer nor a power user, but had no difficulty in bringing up the desktop. However, compared to all too many bits of code with the 'alpha' label, Asahi Linux seems both robust and impressively far along in its development. Much of these limitations (and more) are discussed in the release notes. Sound doesn't really work properly (we tried a headphone jack, but it was intermittent) and persuading the customized version of Arch Linux ARM to go beyond 1920x1080 for our fancy widescreen monitor looks like it requires some config file edits.Ī lack of Bluetooth is also annoying (requiring peripherals) and Wi-Fi is also temperamental.

Otherwise, it all felt like just another Arch Linux install, albeit a particularly snappy one.

We didn't try any other distros at this stage, although the Debian walkthrough looks tempting. Considering this is an alpha, the 'customized remix of Arch Linux Arm' rocks along at an impressive pace despite the lack of GPU acceleration. 'Not great, but usable': GNOME desktop boots on Asahi Linux for Apple M1.Progress report: Asahi Linux brings forth a usable basic desktop on Apple's M1.What does 2022 have in store for Asahi Linux on Apple chips? Drivers aplenty, but that GPU still needs tackling.There's a good chance that our far-too-clever monitor might have taken exception to the video output, but another lengthy push of the power button and the selection of Asahi Linux again conjured a graphical setup wizard and, minutes later, we were looking at a Plasma desktop.

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