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Asahi Linux Makes Progress On Gaming, More Apple Silicon Upstreaming

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Asahi Linux published a progress report following the Linux 7.3 kernel release.
The report outlines recent code the project upstreamed to the mainline kernel and downstream work in progress.
Phoronix highlights gaming progress and more Apple Silicon upstreaming; LWN reports the project is working toward a Linux distribution for Apple devices.
The LWN article says the developers were made aware of multiple attempts to exploit their permissive licensing to hijack their work and replace the project.

Why it matters

Developers and users who run or depend on Linux on Apple Silicon get a status update on upstream kernel support and the project's direction.

Who’s affected

Linux users on Apple Silicon hardware
Developers working on Apple Silicon Linux support

Linux 7.3
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Given the recent Linux 7.3 upstream kernel release, the Asahi Linux project published a new status report to outline recent code they have upstreamed to the mainline kernel as well as other efforts taking shape in their downstream codebase...

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