Alright, Mac users! If you like running Linux on Apple Silicon, here’s some big news. The Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta is now available! This beta brings the newest Fedora Linux 42 experience to Apple Macs. The final version should arrive in about a month, around the same time as Fedora Linux 42's official release.
For those unfamiliar, Fedora Asahi Remix is a project that brings a great Linux experience to Apple Silicon Macs. It’s a collaboration between the Asahi Linux project (which works on making Linux run smoothly on Apple chips) and the Fedora Project. They’ve been working hard to make everything run well together.
What's New in Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta?
- FEX is now part of Fedora Linux. FEX helps run programs made for Intel-based computers (x86 and x86-64) on Apple Silicon through emulation.
- Easier upgrades. If you’re using Fedora Asahi Remix 40 or 41, you can upgrade using Fedora’s DNF System Upgrade plugin. The Software app won’t work for this update.
- Bug fixes and improvements. Since this is a beta, some features may still have issues. If you find any problems, report them to the team. You can also ask for help in their Discourse forum or Matrix chat.
Progress from the Asahi Linux Team
- The Asahi Linux team is working to add drivers for Apple hardware directly into the main Linux kernel. Some drivers, like for the webcam and Touch Bar, have already been accepted.
- Better audio support. They’ve developed a new way to get high-quality sound from Mac speakers and improved microphone support.
- Magic pairing for Bluetooth. Bluetooth devices can now sync between macOS and Linux automatically.
Install Fedora Asahi Remix
Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta lets you test the future of Linux on Apple Silicon. It includes the latest Fedora updates and special improvements for Macs.
If you're keen to get Fedora Asahi Remix onto your Apple Silicon Mac, here's how you can do it.
First off, it's important to know that Fedora Asahi Remix is installed directly from macOS. Make sure your Mac is running at least macOS 13.5 or 14.2.
Due to macOS issues that aren't controlled by the Fedora Asahi Remix team, you might even be prompted to upgrade to 14.2 if you're on an intermediate version.
To start off the installation of the latest release, open up the Terminal application on your Mac and run the following command as a regular user:
curl https://fedora-asahi-remix.org/install | sh
After you run that command, a script will start, and you simply need to follow the prompts it gives you. The script will guide you through the rest of the installation process.
If you're feeling a bit more adventurous and fancy installing a nightly build or want access to more options like beta and previous releases, you can use this command instead:
curl https://fedora-asahi-remix.org/builds | sh
Again, just follow the on-screen prompts after running this command.
This should get you well on your way to experiencing Fedora Asahi Remix!
Remember, if you do install the beta version (like the 42 Beta we were talking about), you might encounter some bugs. If you find any issues, report them to help make the project even better.
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