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diff --git a/content/blog/2024-05-02-tbd.org b/content/blog/2024-05-02-tbd.org deleted file mode 100644 index d7b50d5..0000000 --- a/content/blog/2024-05-02-tbd.org +++ /dev/null @@ -1,44 +0,0 @@ -#+date: <2025-05-02 Fri 21:10:00> -#+title: Trying Out Asahi Linux on the M2 Macbook Pro 16" -#+description: Read about my experience with Asahi Linux on an M2 Macbook Pro 16". -#+filetags: :mac:apple:linux: -#+slug: asahi-linux - -* Trying out Asahi Linux - -While debating if I should find a replacement laptop and get rid of my Macbook -Pro, I decided to try [[https://asahilinux.org/][Asahi Linux]]. - -To put the bottom line up front, I love the experience and support for popular -features has come a long way since I originally checked out their website a few -years ago. - -From Asahi's website, as seen below, I noticed that almost all targeted features -are now supported. This is a great jump from the state it was at in 2022 - 2023 -when I last checked. - -#+caption: Asahi Linux Device Support -[[https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20250502-asahi-linux/device_support.png]] - -** Installation - -Luckily, the installation process is as simple as getting started with a single -command: - -#+begin_src shell -curl https://alx.sh | sh -#+end_src - -This script will walk you through the standard installation steps to define the -size of the Linux partition, define your user and hostname, and give you -instructions on how to boot from the new operating system (OS). - -Once the script completes, it will ask you to completely shut down the device, -boot into the Startup Options menu, and follow a handful of prompts to enable -your new OS. - -** Initial Thoughts - -** Software Support - -** Custom Tweaks diff --git a/content/blog/2025-05-02-asahi-linux.org b/content/blog/2025-05-02-asahi-linux.org new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3cfe95d --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/2025-05-02-asahi-linux.org @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ +#+date: <2025-05-02 Fri 21:10:00> +#+title: Trying Out Asahi Linux on the M2 Macbook Pro 16" +#+description: Read about my experience with Asahi Linux on an M2 Macbook Pro 16". +#+filetags: :mac:apple:linux: +#+slug: asahi-linux + +* Trying out Asahi Linux + +While debating if I should find a replacement laptop and get rid of my Macbook +Pro, I decided to try [[https://asahilinux.org/][Asahi Linux]]. + +To put the bottom line up front, I love the experience and support for popular +features has come a long way since I originally checked out their website a few +years ago. + +From Asahi's website, as seen below, I noticed that almost all targeted features +are now supported. This is a great jump from the state it was at in 2022 - 2023 +when I last checked. + +#+caption: Asahi Linux Device Support +[[https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20250502-asahi-linux/device_support.png]] + +** Installation + +Luckily, the installation process is as simple as getting started with a single +command: + +#+begin_src shell +curl https://alx.sh | sh +#+end_src + +This script will walk you through the standard installation steps to define the +size of the Linux partition, define your user and hostname, and give you +instructions on how to boot from the new operating system (OS). + +Once the script completes, it will ask you to completely shut down the device, +boot into the Startup Options menu, and follow a handful of prompts to enable +your new OS. + +** Initial Thoughts + +By default, the installer suggests using the KDE (as does the online community), +so I opted to try KDE. Historically, I have always been a Gnome user when +utilizing a fully graphical desktop environment (DE), but I'm up for trying +something new. + +KDE on Asahi works wonderfully and supports all of the generic features I'd +expect from a vanilla installation: + +- Snap to tile +- Theming +- Graphical updates +- Sensible default applications (Dolphin, Firefox, KMail, Konsole, KWrite) +- Support for battery percentages, keyboard backlight control, and miscellaneous + sensor controls + +#+caption: KDE +[[https://img.cleberg.net/blog/20250502-asahi-linux/kde.png]] + +** Software Support + +One thing to keep in mind is that Apple silicon chips (M*) are based on the ARM +architecture, which means you will need to install software that supports ARM +(i.e., ARM64/aarch64). + +While I have run into a handful of applications that do not have an ARM package +available, it is not as difficult as it used to be to find suitable apps for all +purposes on ARM. + +* Final Thoughts + +I am still in the early days of testing out Asahi Linux, so I will be sure to +come back and update this post occasionally, but I am very happy with the user +experience so far. Everything is smooth and I am still able to experience the +great hardware of the Macbook with the software of Linux. + +In addition to the screenshots above, I have been testing out [[https://swaywm.org/][SwayWM]], which is +slightly more difficult to configure after being away for Linux for a couple +years. Regardless, it's working on Asahi as well and seems to be suitable for +daily driving. + +Overall, I am glad there's continued support for Asahi and will be supporting +them through their Open Collective going forward. Cheers to the Asahi team on +such a great product. |