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This is so close to being usable for me on my M1. I just need mic and usb-c screens to work and I'm switching over.

Can't wait to finally liberate this nice piece of hardware - I gave the OS an honest try, but it feels... limiting to me.

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I don't have an M[1-3]{1} right now but as soon as hear that Linux is usable on it I'm gonna purchase one right away.

I'm in the same boat. Apple hardware is perhaps the best available. The software that comes with it leaves a lot to be desired. I would rather just run a standard Linux system.

Yes. I've been a long time Linux PC user (Thinkpads and Dell mostly) so without any shame, I have to admit that the quality of Apple devices is miles ahead anything else I've tried. Also yes, I simply cannot stand MacOS. I can recognise its virtues (and its limitations) but it's just not for me.

As a PC user you’ll have to get used to the extra control key which comes in addition to command and option.

PC has Ctrl, Alt and the Windows key.

What 'extra' does a Mac have, except the Fn key?

i think, you can almost get there already with hdmi support, which was done (iirc) couple of weeks ago.

Unfortunately M1 Air doesn’t have HDMI.

wait, it says HDMI, does that mean HDMI works via type-c adapter?

No, that is specifically for the dedicated HDMI ports.

Exactly, here is the source of the announcement:

https://social.treehouse.systems/@AsahiLinux/111515422125309...

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