While Linux 7.2 introduces the ability to boot on Apple M3 Macs, it's not yet remotely useful for end-users wanting to use an Apple Mac/MacBook as their daily system. As it stands now, the M3 Macs boot to a simple console and that's about it with the lack of proper GPU acceleration and functionality like the keyboard on MacBooks not working either. Posted to the kernel mailing list today was the new driver patches for enabling the internal keyboard on more recent Apple MacBooks...
The development of Linux support for Apple's M-series chips is an ongoing community effort, with this particular breakthrough addressing a critical input device limitation.
This incremental progress paves the way for greater interoperability and potential diversification of operating systems on Apple hardware, easing reliance on macOS.
Linux users can now expect basic keyboard functionality on certain M3 MacBook models with upcoming kernel updates, moving beyond a rudimentary console experience.
- · Linux community
- · Open-source hardware enablers
- · Apple M3 MacBook owners desiring Linux
Initial Linux distributions become more usable on M3 MacBooks.
Increased interest in porting more complete Linux desktop experiences to Apple Silicon hardware.
Potential for Apple hardware to become a more viable platform for Linux development and deployment, diversifying the computing landscape.
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