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Apple Silicon Macs are supported in large part by the efforts of the [https://asahilinux.org/ Asahi Linux project]. All M1 Macs | Apple Silicon Macs are supported in large part by the efforts of the [https://asahilinux.org/ Asahi Linux project]. All [https://github.com/AsahiLinux/docs/wiki/M1-Series-Feature-Support M1 Macs] and most [https://github.com/AsahiLinux/docs/wiki/M2-Series-Feature-Support M2 Macs] are supported currently, with [https://github.com/AsahiLinux/docs/wiki/M3-Series-Feature-Support M3 Mac] support in progress. | ||
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Apple's boot and security architecture is complex, but abstracting all that away into a standard UEFI environment is handled by the Asahi Linux installer and project. Those who want to learn more may want to read [https://github.com/AsahiLinux/docs/wiki/Introduction-to-Apple-Silicon Introduction to Apple Silicon]. | Apple's boot and security architecture is complex, but abstracting all that away into a standard UEFI environment is handled by the Asahi Linux installer and project. Those who want to learn more may want to read [https://github.com/AsahiLinux/docs/wiki/Introduction-to-Apple-Silicon Introduction to Apple Silicon]. | ||
Currently, not enough hardware support is upstream for the official NixOS installer to work properly on Apple Silicon Macs. A [https://github.com/tpwrules/nixos- | Currently, not enough hardware support is upstream for the official NixOS installer to work properly on Apple Silicon Macs. A [https://github.com/tpwrules/nixos-apple-silicon/blob/main/docs/uefi-standalone.md comprehensive guide] to using the Asahi Linux installer to install NixOS with a customized NixOS ISO is available. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:44, 2 April 2024
| Apple Silicon Macs | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Architecture | AArch64 |
| Bootloader | Asahi Linux Project m1n1 + U-Boot |
| Maintainer | tpwrules |
Apple Silicon Macs are supported in large part by the efforts of the Asahi Linux project. All M1 Macs and most M2 Macs are supported currently, with M3 Mac support in progress.
Status
NixOS should be at least as well supported as the official Asahi Linux distribution. Enough hardware works currently for a pleasant desktop and laptop Linux experience, including booting off the internal NVMe drive.
Board Specific Installation Notes
Apple's boot and security architecture is complex, but abstracting all that away into a standard UEFI environment is handled by the Asahi Linux installer and project. Those who want to learn more may want to read Introduction to Apple Silicon.
Currently, not enough hardware support is upstream for the official NixOS installer to work properly on Apple Silicon Macs. A comprehensive guide to using the Asahi Linux installer to install NixOS with a customized NixOS ISO is available.