Fedora Asahi Remix 43 It has been released Officially, as jointly announced by the Fedora Asahi SIG group and the Asahi Linux project, this new version of the GNU/Linux distribution, designed specifically for Macs with Apple Silicon processors (M1, M2, and their variants), is based on Fedora Linux 43 and uses the KDE desktop environment by default. plasma 6.6offering a more complete, modern, and better integrated experience with Apple hardware.
The new version incorporates several long-awaited hardware improvements: support for the Mac Pro, activation of the microphones integrated into MacBooks with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, and compatibility with 120Hz refresh rates on the Liquid Retina XDR displays of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. In addition, as expected, Fedora Asahi Remix 43 includes all the new features and improvements of Fedora Linux 43, such as the RPM 6.0 package manager, as well as the new DNF5 backend for PackageKit from Fedora Linux 44, resulting in a faster and more efficient system.
Fedora Asahi Remix 43 brings the latest from Fedora to Apple Silicon
Mac users with Apple Silicon interested in trying or installing Fedora Linux can follow the official instructions published by the project to get Fedora Asahi Remix 43 up and running. The installation process has been simplified Thanks to a custom Calamares-based initial installer, which guides the user step by step. In addition to the main edition with KDE Plasma 6.6, a variant with the GNOME 49 desktop is also available for those who prefer this environment, a Fedora Server edition for workloads without a graphical interface or headless deployments, and a minimal image for advanced users who want to build their own system from scratch.
For those who already have a Fedora Asahi Remix installation, it's possible to upgrade to this new version by following the official Fedora Linux upgrade procedure. Note that the upgrade cannot be performed through the Fedora Workstation Software application, but it can be done using the Plasma Discover package manager included in KDE, or via the command line with DNF.
Fedora Asahi Remix 43 is compatible with a wide range of Apple Silicon devices. For more detailed information on compatibility, features, and configuration options, please visit the official Asahi Linux project website or the Fedora Asahi Remix documentation.