cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/27854381

Meme transcription:

[Guy looking happy:] Hey, there’s a Linux version of that program I like

[Guy looking disappointed:] Closed Source, no ARM support

  • accideath@feddit.org
    11·
    25 days ago

    Have you looked at an M1 or M2 MacBook with Fedora Asahi Remix (or the Asahi Linux project in general)?

    • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
      1·
      25 days ago

      Yes, but I’m uninterested for a few reasons:

      • lead dev stepped down due to maintenance difficulties
      • cost
      • AFAIK, still doesn’t work on M3 or M4
      • I don’t like Apple hardware (I use it everyday at work)
      • if I went for ARM today, it would probably be the ThinkPad (I really like trackpoint and mouse buttons)

      I’m really hoping for a Framework or a cheaper Thinkpad.

      • accideath@feddit.org
        2·
        25 days ago

        Framework stepping into the ARM market would be great. While I personally like Apple’s hardware, I love Frameworks philosophy.

        I have to disagree on one point of your Asahi assessment though: While the old lead dev has stepped down, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The remaining team has since restructured and is focusing heavily on reducing those maintenance difficulties, besides working on support beyond M2.

        • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
          2·
          25 days ago

          Yeah, I’m the same way, but about ThinkPad. I have a keyboard centric workflow and their keyboards + TrackPoint are great, but I also prefer Framework’s philosophy. If Framework can give me either incredible battery life or a fantastic keyboard (ideally w/trackpoint and three mouse buttons), I’ll get one. But until then, I’ll hold on to my aging Thinkpad (pushing 8 years).

          Maybe the dev leaving will be good for the project. Idk, I don’t think there are that many people with the skills and interest to continue reverse engineering Apple’s hardware, so any loss will have a huge impact. I’m guessing they’ll scale back the pace a bit and fix stuff on existing platforms and not exist all expand much. I guess we’ll see. I’m interested in Mac Mini support since that could be an awesome NAS + homelab with a USB enclosure (could probably get it working in a VM, but native would be nicer).