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Coverage· Apple· Published Aug 29, 2026

Asahi Linux nears release with M3 Apple Silicon support

Asahi Linux is nearing a release that supports M3 Apple Silicon, while M4 and M5 support remains in development and the project already works on earlier Macs.

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Signal Summary

The project aims to run Linux natively on Apple’s ARM-based chips. Its M3 implementation has undergone substantial changes, and work is continuing on newer Mac models, but the source gives no release date for M3 support or timeline for M4 and M5 support.

Why It Matters

The coming M3 release would extend native Linux support beyond earlier Macs, while ongoing M4 and M5 work points to broader Apple Silicon coverage. The lack of release timing means users cannot yet plan around a specific availability date.

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  • AppleInsiderDocumentOriginal

    Asahi Linux nears M3 support release, M4 and M5 are on the way

    Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>

    “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.…”
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