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

  • 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).