The Asahi Linux project has achieved an early milestone by booting Linux to the KDE Plasma desktop on Apple M3 hardware. While the breakthrough demonstrates foundational progress, major challenges—particularly around GPU acceleration and hardware support—remain before Apple’s latest Macs can deliver a practical Linux experience.

After years of stalled releases and a cluttered codebase, X.Org Server developers are considering a fresh “main” branch to restore stability, simplify development, and pave the way for future releases in a Wayland-first world.