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

    • accideath@feddit.org
      11·
      2 days ago

      Have you looked at an M1 or M2 MacBook with Fedora Asahi Remix (or the Asahi Linux project in general)?

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
        1·
        2 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·
          1 day 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·
            1 day 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).