Windows 10 can run on M1-powered Macs - Apple

[Jamie McKane]

Windows 10 can run on M1-powered Macs - Apple

Apple has stated that it is possible for Microsoft's Windows 10 operating to run on its new M1-powered Mac computers.

Speaking in an interview with Ars Technica, Apple senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi said that it is up to Microsoft if they want to bring their operating system to its new platform.

 

[system32]

TL;DR.
Will Apple unlock the boot loader?
Would love to be able to run Linux native on the M1.

 

[Danie_V]

Linux used to run on my Macbook Air too, so hoping they just forgot to mention that....

 

[Gambit]

TL;DR.
Will Apple unlock the boot loader?
Would love to be able to run Linux native on the M1.

Linus is also wanting that

Linus Torvalds wants Apple’s new M1-powered Macs to run Linux

Earlier this month, Apple revealed its own ARM-based M1 processor, along with new MacBooks and a desktop Mac Mini powered by this chip. Reviewers across the globe have been praising Apple’s first attempt, giving it high marks for performan

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[Rocket-Boy]

TL;DR.
Will Apple unlock the boot loader?
Would love to be able to run Linux native on the M1.

Provided they pay licensing to Apple and do the required dev work then sure. Its unlikely they will do that though.
Its the same deal for Microsoft and Apple's typical passive aggressive stance of "sure we can do this if you approach us and pay for it to happen" They then direct all queries to Microsoft.

 

[TheRoDent]

Can "potentially" run on M1 Mac's

 

[system32]

Provided they pay licensing to Apple and do the required dev work then sure. Its unlikely they will do that though.
Its the same deal for Microsoft and Apple's typical passive aggressive stance of "sure we can do this if you approach us and pay for it to happen" They then direct all queries to Microsoft.

+1
With Apple no matter how much you pay, you never own your iDevice. It's for your own good that you can't load Linux.