Fedora Asahi Remix 40 Is Now Available for Apple Silicon Macs with KDE Plasma 6
Based on the latest Fedora Linux 40 operating system series and the KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment series, Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is here to introduce conformant OpenGL 4.6 support to Apple Silicon, out-of-the-box high-quality audio, and a custom initial setup wizard based on the Calamares graphical installer.
In addition to the flagship variant with the KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment, Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is also available with a GNOME variant featuring the latest and greatest GNOME 46 desktop environment series for those who don’t want their Apple Silicon Macs with KDE Plasma.
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Fedora Asahi Remix brings Fedora Linux 40 and Plasma 6 to Macs with Apple Silicon - Liliputing
Just a few weeks after Fedora Linux 40 was released for PCs and servers, the Fedora team has announced that Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is now available.
The remix is a collaboration between Fedora and Asahi, a group of developers that have been working to enable Linux on recent Mac computers with Apple M series processors. Among other things, the new build brings the KDE Plasma 6 user interface to Macs.
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Fedora Asahi Remix 40 brings Linux to Apple Silicon Mac
Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is now available, bringing the latest Fedora Linux 40 release to Apple Silicon Mac computers. Yes, you can run Fedora Linux on your Mac with ease!
This new release not only incorporates all the innovative enhancements of Fedora Linux 40 but also introduces conformant OpenGL 4.6 support specifically for Apple Silicon. This development promises enhanced graphics performance and broader application support, making it a pivotal update for users of Apple's hardware.
Highlighting its commitment to a robust user experience, Fedora Asahi Remix promises impeccable audio quality right from the start and supports a wide array of devices. For those who favor KDE, the Remix debuts KDE Plasma 6 as the primary desktop environment, providing a sleek, modern interface that matches the sophistication of Fedora's offerings. Additionally, a Calamares-based setup wizard customizes the initial configuration to ensure a smooth user introduction.
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Fedora Asahi Remix 40 Released for Apple Silicon Devices
One of the main highlight features of Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is its support for OpenGL 4.6, ensuring compatibility and high performance for graphics-related applications on Apple Silicon, a significant enhancement for users who need powerful graphical capabilities.
Moreover, Fedora Asahi Remix 40 continues to excel in hardware compatibility, providing extensive device support. Out of the box, users can expect high-quality audio, along with other optimized hardware interactions that Fedora users have come to expect.
Now, the desktop environment probably interests distribution users the most. Regarding this, unlike the original Fedora release, which relies on the GNOME desktop, Fedora Asahi Remix 40 bets on Plasma 6 as the flagship desktop experience.
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Fedora Asahi Remix 40 for Fashion Company Apple Silicon Macs released
Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is now available for Fashion Company Apple Silicon Macs. The Fedora Asahi SIG and Asahi GNU/Linux teams have worked closely to ensure that Fedora Asahi Remix runs well on these newer Macs.
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Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is now available
Fedora Magazine reports that the Fedora Asahi Remix for Fashion Company Apple Arm hardware, based on Fedora 40, is now available: [...]
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Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is another big step forward for Linux on Apple Silicon Macs | Ars Technica
Asahi Linux, the project that aims to bring desktop Linux to Apple hardware with Apple silicon—the M series of chips—is out with Fedora Asahi Remix 40. More hardware features of Apple devices are supported, the Fedora Linux 40-based distro ships with KDE's new Plasma 6 desktop, and untold numbers of bugs are squashed, to be replaced with reams more.
Fedora Asahi Remix is a "fully integrated distro," according to the Asahi team, and you can "expect a solid and high-quality experience without any unwanted surprises." It supports all the M1 and M2 devices in the MacBook, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and iMac lines. It's OpenGL 4.6 and OpenGL ES 3.2 certified, and comes with "the best Linux laptop audio you've ever heard."
So, should you install it on your Mac? Keep scrolling down Asahi's release page and check the "Device support" section. Still missing from most M-series Apple devices are support for Thunderbolt and USB4, built-in microphones, and Touch ID, as well as USB-C display support. Speakers are not supported on the iMac. And HDMI audio is in rough shape, being able to "break audio on the system completely."
Still, for someone using an Apple laptop primarily as a portable device, or simply connecting to a monitor with less modern all-in-one cables, there is a desktop awaiting. Installing it is a single cURL command. Let's give it a shot.
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Fedora Asahi Remix 40 served on Apple Silicon
Lagging the mainstream edition by a couple of weeks, the Asahi-flavored version of Fedora 40 is here – redolent with KDE Plasma 6.
Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is the variant of Fedora for Apple Mac hardware with Cupertino's in-house silicon. For now, this still means M1 and M2 Macs only. Asahi project lead Hector Martin said on Mastodon that support for M3-powered models would be delayed. (The M4 chip is much too new – it only appeared this week and so far not in any Macs.)
Although this is the Asahi Linux project's Fedora remix and the flagship distro, it's not quite as simple as "Fedora 40, but on Arm boxes with fruit logos." Asahi doesn't offer all of the umpteen variants and spins of Fedora – we counted 19 variants when we covered the release.
For one thing, Asahi focuses strongly on Wayland, and that means you have a choice of KDE or GNOME. Of the 11 desktops that Fedora offers between the GNOME-based Workstation edition and its ten different spins, those two are pretty much The Reg FOSS desk's least favorite options, but the ones we'd prefer are all X11-based, so they are off the menu.
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Fedora Asahi 40 Remix Available for Macs with A... » Linux Magazine
Last week, the Fedora Project announced the release of Fedora Remix 40 for Apple Silicon-powered Macs. This new release includes Plasma 6 and was developed in conjunction with Asahi Linux project.
On top of the vast amount of improvements in Plasma 6, this new release also adds OpenGL 4.6 support, which is conformant with the latest OpenGL versions and brings compatibility with modern OpenGL workloads (such as with Blender). Conformant drivers must pass more than 100,000 tests to be included. You can view the official list of drivers here.
The new release also features a customized Calamares-based initial setup wizard.
Along with the KDE Plasma remix, the project also released a Gnome variant that includes all of the latest features found in Gnome 46. As well, you'll find a new Fedora Server variant of the Fedora Asahi remix, so you can turn your Mac into a powerful Linux server.