So, a few weeks into using my newly #Ubuntu powered mid-2011 #Mac and I'm still very much enjoying it. Knew that the RAM on the machine was a bit wanting (even still, the OS runs fast). So I opened up another same model Mac I have to repurpose some RAM. Discovered that I've been running the Ubuntu machine on only 4gb and the other Mac on 16. So now the Ubuntu machine has 12gb and continues to feel like I've purchased a brand new computer.
#linuxONmac
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Asahi Linux founder Hector Martin resigns over kernel conflict, community putting too much pressure on him, burnout:
https://ostechnix.com/asahi-linux-founder-hector-martin-resigns-over-kernel-conflicts/
(Unfortunately this toxicity is pretty common nowadays in the Linux and FOSS community. All this political nonsense (making projects overly political, and on the on the other hand, abusing devs because of their political opinion), users taking things for granted, don't appreciating devs' hard work (don't forget that the vast majority of them do it in their spare time!), saying that this and that software sucks and nobody should use them (like many (or a few loud?) KDE users do with GNOME, or Arch fanboys with other distros) just because they personally don't like those software (if you're not one of them, cheers to you, otherwise please try to think with the head of the GNOME, Debian etc. devs, how do they feel when they see such toxicity). And no, I don't say that criticism shouldn't be expressed, but it should be constructive, and not like "this software sucks arse because only that other software satisfies my needs" or "these woke/Nazi devs should frick off")
(The Linux kernel project is a dumpsterfire these days, with C vs Rust wars and other nonsense, that doesn't help either)
Linux kernel 6.14 RC2 available with KVM improvements, file system updates, networking fixes, graphics (DRM) fixes, changes in Apple Silicon kernel maintenance:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-14-rc2-released/
Wine 10.1 released with root certificate fixes for Battle.net, Bluetooth driver enhancements, bug fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/2/wine-10-1-brings-root-certificates-fixes-for-battle-net-and-bluetooth-driver-enhancements/
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@wikinaut – Na sowas. Hab auch kürzlich ein MacBook Air von 2012 mit LMDE bespielt: super!
Installing Ubuntu on an old MacBook Pro by the Christmas tree 
#ubuntu #linuxonmac #macbookpro #linux
Después de estar unos días probando la versión KDE de Fedora Asahi remix, he de decir que funciona bastante bien.
Lo único reseñable sería la compatibilidad con software ya que hay mucho software que todavía su versión para Linux no está disponible para la arquitectura aarch64.
#fedora #apple #asahi #linux #linuxonmac
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
Xfce 4.20 released with experimental Wayland support (Labwc and Wayfire compositors), HiDPI displays, support for SVG wallpapers on large screens, support for setting custom colors for icon labels and icon backgrounds, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/xfce-4-20-desktop-environment-released-with-experimental-wayland-support
Kali Linux 2024.4 released with Linux kernel 6.11.2, GNOME 47, Python 3.12, Pipx instead of Pip, new tools, discontinued 32-bit builds, improved Raspberry Pi support etc.:
https://news.itsfoss.com/kali-linux-2024-4-release/
Fedora Asahi Remix 42 released with KDE Plasma 6.2, GNOME 47, x86/x86-64 emulation integration including support for AAA games based on Vulkan 1.4, initial setup wizard based on Calamares:
https://9to5linux.com/fedora-asahi-remix-41-released-for-apple-silicon-macs-with-kde-plasma-6-2
Ubuntu provides users easier access to latest Intel drivers with support for Intel Arc B580 and B570 “Battlemage” discrete GPUs:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/12/ubuntu-intel-battlemage-gpu-driver-preview
System76's AMD-powered Pangolin Linux laptop gets 2K display, AMD Ryzen 8945HS processor, AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics, up to 96GB DDR5 5600 MHz RAM, up to 16TB storage:
https://9to5linux.com/system76-refreshes-their-amd-powered-pangolin-linux-laptop-with-2k-display
DXVK 2.5.2 released with implementation for D3D9 shader validation interfaces, bug fixes for The Sims 2 and other games:
https://9to5linux.com/dxvk-2-5-2-improves-support-for-alpha-protocol-borderlands-2-and-other-games
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Always satisfying when the obscure error you're running into is one that someone else has not only encountered, but has already found and written about the solution as well.
With Debian 11 on a 2014 Mac Mini, the Ethernet adapter will drop if it's handling moderate to heavy traffic. Turns out its a known kernel bug with a relatively simple solution, too.
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
Asahi Linux achieves OpenGL 4.6 and OpenGL ES 3.2 conformance:
https://rosenzweig.io/blog/conformant-gl46-on-the-m1.html
Firefox 123 released with improved website translate, new Web Compatibility Reporting Tool and more:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/02/mozilla-firefox-123-features
GIMP 2.99.18 development version released with non-destructive editing options, auto-expanding layers and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/2/gimp-releases-final-development-version-2-99-18-ahead-of-anticipated-gimp-3-0/
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OpenGL 4.6 on the M1
Trying to install #Fedora 37 on a 2014 #MacBookPro. Installer doesn't show field to enter user name and password. Once installation complete, system doesn't boot up. Anyone experienced the same? #Linux #LinuxOnMac #Apple #OpenSource