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Ask HN: What will happen to Apple Silicon devices once Apple ends updates?

Is Asahi Linux the way to prolong the lifespan of M-serie MacBooks?


dotcomaa day ago

When do they expect the last update for the Macbook M1 ?

And why Asahi Linux ?

al_borlanda day ago

Apple typically provides official support for 5-7 years after a product is last sold. Up to 10 for batteries.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102772

dotcomaa day ago

Thanks.

yu3zhou4opa day ago

Around 2030 I think.

As far as I know, Asahi is the only Linux distro that is capable of running on Apple Silicon

dotcomaa day ago

Thanks. I’ll take a look and maybe send a little money their way.

bigyabaia day ago

The same thing that happens to all vintage Macs. Apple discontinues support, tells you to recycle it and buy a new machine.

Asahi is only an option for devices which support it, which today is limited to M1/M2 only.

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