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Asahi Linux 6.14 Update: 8000 Lines of Code Upstream, Mic Support Incoming

2025-03-21
Asahi Linux 6.14 Update: 8000 Lines of Code Upstream, Mic Support Incoming

The Asahi Linux team released a major progress update for the 6.14 release, focusing on upstreaming a large number of downstream patches to the Linux kernel. Overcoming personnel changes and natural disasters, the team successfully submitted three new drivers (including Touch Bar and ISP drivers) and actively cleaned up the GPU driver for submission. Furthermore, they implemented microphone support on most laptops, requiring overcoming Secure Enclave restrictions and developing an MVDR beamforming algorithm. Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta is now available, and a successful demonstration of Asahi Linux running Steam games was showcased at SCaLE. The team also received substantial financial support through OpenCollective, ensuring the project's long-term sustainability.

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Asahi Linux Founder Steps Down, Project Embraces Sustainable Future

2025-02-14
Asahi Linux Founder Steps Down, Project Embraces Sustainable Future

Following the resignation of founder Hector Martin, the Asahi Linux team announced a new governance structure and funding model to ensure the project's long-term sustainability. Seven developers will share decision-making power, and donations will be facilitated through Open Source Collective, replacing the previous Patreon model. The project will prioritize kernel upstreaming and continuous integration testing to improve stability and maintainability. While support for M3 and M4 chips is temporarily on hold, M1 and M2 users can look forward to features like DP alt mode, sparse image support in the Vulkan driver, and built-in microphone support.

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