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Web References
These are just some references for people to build some background knowledge into getting Linux working on Apple Silicon.
Explore the new system architecture of Apple silicon Macs (WWDC 2020 Session)
Apple Platform Security Documentation
Apple Silicon DFU Restore guide
arm Architecture Reference Manual (Armv8-A v8.6) & Errata
Rod Smiths Blog (More about the former UEFI mode used on Intel Macs but added for some historical context)
S3C2400 datasheet download link for samsung serial hardware
Social Media
Hector Martin (Asahi Linux Lead)
Xeno Kovah ( (ex) Apple Silicon secure boot architect )
Nikolaj Schlej ( Apple Firmware Security Engineer)
Feature Support:
Project related:
Platform documentation:
For users:
For developers:
- Yaks in need of shaving (HELP WANTED!)
- Tethered Boot Setup (For Developers)
- m1n1:User Guide Boot loader
- Hypervisor
- U-Boot
- Devicetree bindings
- Open OS ecosystem on Apple Silicon Macs
Wiki for the Asahi Linux project: https://asahilinux.org/