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Patreon Project Looks to Bring Linux to Apple Silicon
Developer Hector Martin believes Linux is capable of running on Apple hardware powered by M1 chips. In fact, he believes so much in this goal, that he's created a Patreon project to help fund his efforts.
This is quite a major task for a single developer, but Martin believes he's able to pull it off. The project, however, will require a full-time effort, which is why the developer has created the Patreon page.
Martin's developer experience includes Linux ports of the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4.
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