> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Fedora Asahi Remix 39 Released for a Polished Linux Experience on Apple Silicon Macs - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/fedora-asahi-remix-39-release/ - Published: 2023-12-20T11:28:28.000Z - Updated: 2023-12-20T11:28:28.000Z - Description: The flagship distro for Apple Silicon Macs has arrived. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 This year just keeps on giving, in the form of new distro releases, I mean. Earlier this year, Asahi Linux and Fedora teamed up to [bring the complete Linux experience to Apple Silicon](https://itsfoss.com/fedora-asahi-remix-apple/). We hadn't heard much from them since the announcement; until now, that is. We now have the result of the collaboration between the [Fedora Asahi SIG](https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/SIGs/Asahi?ref=itsfoss.com), and the [Asahi Linux project](https://asahilinux.org/?ref=itsfoss.com). It has arrived in the form of the **Fedora Asahi Remix 39** release. So, join me as I take you through this unique Linux distro. **Suggested Read** 📖 [Fedora Asahi Remix to Bring Complete Linux Experience to Apple SiliconA flagship distro for Apple Silicon? Who’s excited?![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/fedora-asahi-remix.png)](https://itsfoss.com/fedora-asahi-remix-apple/) ## Fedora Asahi Remix 39: What to Expect? ![an illustration that says introducing fedora asahi remix 39 with the asahi logo on a laptop display](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Fedora_Asahi_Remix_39.jpg) **Fedora Asahi Remix 39 is an alternative to macOS for Apple Silicon-equipped Mac devices** based on the [Fedora 39 release](https://itsfoss.com/fedora-39-release/). It aims to provide a tailored experience for Mac users with considerable platform and device support. With the current release, there are varying degrees of support for the **MacBook Air**, **MacBook Pro**, **Mac Mini**, **Mac Studio**, and **iMac.** The **key highlights** of this release include: - **A Wayland Only Approach** - **Two Desktop Environments** - **OpenGL Implementation** - **Fully Integrated DSP Solution** [![Follow It's FOSS on Google News](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/Follow-us-on-Google-News.png)](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMInpoAswofO4Aw?ref=itsfoss.com) ### A Wayland Only Approach This has been a trend among distro developers for 2023, and Fedora Asahi Remix is no different. It comes with a complete integration of the [Wayland](https://wayland.freedesktop.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) environment, which is slowly becoming the mainstream choice for many popular distros. There is also **support for HiDPI displays**, and future plans include introducing support for display notches and HDR. 📋 Users of X11 apps need not worry, as Fedora Asahi Remix features [XWayland](https://wayland.freedesktop.org/xserver.html?ref=itsfoss.com). ### Two Desktop Environments ![a screenshot of kde plasma 5.27](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/kde-plasma-52-27-1.jpg) An image of Plasma 5.27 for reference. Fedora Asahi Remix 39 comes equipped with two desktop environments (DE), the flagship is [KDE Plasma 5.27](https://itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-5-27-release/), which looks rather neat in my opinion. The experience on this has been tweaked in such a way that you don't feel unfamiliar, and can take advantage of the features of your Mac device. ![a screenshot of gnome 45](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/gnome-45-home.jpg) An image of GNOME 45 for reference. For those who don't prefer Plasma, there is also the option of switching to [GNOME 45](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-45-release/), it also has full support for Wayland, and provides **a similar experience to macOS**. The installer also sees some work, Fedora Asahi Remix 39 features **a custom version of the Calamares installer** that allows you to quickly set up the system. ### OpenGL Implementation Fedora Asahi Remix claims to be the world's first and only [certified](https://www.khronos.org/conformance/adopters/conformant-products/opengles?ref=itsfoss.com#submission%5F1007) **conformant OpenGL ES 3.1 implementation for Apple Silicon.** What this means for you as the end user is that **apps and games will run/render properly** without causing much fuss. There is also **non-conformant support for OpenGL 3.3**, and their plans also indicate future introduction of OpenGL 4.x and Vulkan support. ### Fully Integrated DSP Solution To complete the whole package is their [DSP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital%5Fsignal%5Fprocessing?ref=itsfoss.com) solution for Fedora Asahi Remix that lets you **take advantage of high-quality audio** without the need to set it up manually. They have also included their in-house bass boosting tech called “[Bankstown](https://github.com/chadmed/bankstown?ref=itsfoss.com)” and an Amp implementation called “[Smart Amp](https://github.com/AsahiLinux/speakersafetyd?ref=itsfoss.com)”, to output improved loudness and dynamic range from your speaker. ## 📥 Get Fedora Asahi Remix 39 Before you go about installing, ensure that you have **at least macOS 13.5 or macOS 14.2 installed,** as **Fedora Asahi Remix requires macOS to be installed**. Then, run the following command to get the latest release: ``` curl https://fedora-asahi-remix.org/install | sh ``` You can also get the latest build from the [official website](https://fedora-asahi-remix.org/builds.html?ref=itsfoss.com), or you could visit the Asahi Linux [website](https://asahilinux.org/fedora/?ref=itsfoss.com) for the same. [Fedora Asahi Remix 39](https://asahilinux.org/fedora/?ref=itsfoss.com) There are **two other variants on offer**, one is **a minimal image** that allows you to fine tune your Fedora Asahi Remix experience, the other is **a server image** meant for setting up servers. The [official documentation](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-asahi-remix/?ref=itsfoss.com) is a must-read if you are looking for further instructions. If that doesn't help, then you could always ask [the community](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/c/neighbors/asahi/?ref=itsfoss.com) for help.