The team behind Asahi Linux has officially rolled out support for Mac computers running on the newest M3 chips. If you own a device powered by the M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max chip, you can now run the open-source operating system natively. This update pushes their compatibility list past the older M1 and M2 generations, giving more desktop users a fresh software choice.
Most features work fine, but the graphics processor needs an update
While the new version runs well on the standard M3 chips, it does not support the massive M3 Ultra yet. The developers say that almost everything that functioned on older systems just works on the new hardware out of the box. This includes the webcam, internal microphones, wireless internet, Bluetooth, and standard USB connections. It also supports hardware video decoding.
However, there are a few missing pieces that might hold some users back. Full graphics processing unit support is missing, along with complete display coprocessor compatibility. The developers expect to release updates for those components in the coming months. Because of the display issues, the sleep function does not work right now.
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The HDMI port on laptops is also shut off until the display patch arrives. Even with these small bumps, the project continues to move forward. The team is already working to add compatibility for future Apple processors like the M4 and M5.
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