Progress Asahi Linux 6.15
a year ago
- #Open Source
- #Linux
- #Apple Silicon
- Linux 6.15 is nearing release with exciting developments.
- Fedora Asahi Remix 42 is now available for installation.
- Graphics driver userspace API (uAPI) merged into Linux kernel, enabling OpenGL, OpenCL, and Vulkan support for Apple Silicon.
- Upcoming sunset of forked packages like Mesa, virglrenderer, and Flatpak runtime to reduce maintenance burden.
- Apple Display Pipe (ADP) and Z2 touchscreen digitizer drivers added in Linux 6.15, enabling Touchbar support for M1 and M2 MacBook Pros.
- PCIe controller support merged for T6020 SoC (M2 Pro), aiding USB-A ports and WiFi/BT functionality.
- Microphone support expanded but facing issues on M2 Pro/Max devices due to AOP differences.
- Triforce beamformer improved for better compatibility with PipeWire configurations.
- Asahi Linux to present at Red Hat Summit and DevConf CZ on Fedora Asahi Remix and CentOS Stream for Apple Silicon.
- New social media presence on Bluesky and LinkedIn.
- Guidelines released for distros supporting Apple Silicon to clarify support expectations.
- Infrastructure ownership transitioned to project level for better resilience and financial management.
- Upcoming drivers for SMC and SPMI controller in Linux 6.16, crucial for system functionalities.