Ubuntu Linux is installable and functional on M1 Macs thanks to work done by Corellium, Corellium CTO Chris Wade announced early this morning. Security researchers at the company have developed a gateway released on GitHub, with an installation guide coming out later today.
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Corellium was able to launch successfully on Linux via USB, with a USB-C dongle enabling networking features and support for USB, I2C and DART. There are some limitations, with no support for GPU acceleration, and the port rather relies on software version.
Linux is now fully usable on the Mac mini M1. Start from USB with a full Ubuntu desktop (rpi). Network works via a USB c-dongle. Update includes support for USB, I2C, DART. We’ll make changes to our GitHub and a tutorial later today. Thanks to the @CorelliumHQ span ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/uBDbDmvJUG
– Chris Wade (@cmwdotme) 20 January 2021
Corellium is working on a Linux port for the M1 Macs since earlier this month, and during the weekend progress was made with the project.
For those unfamiliar with Corellium, it’s a software virtualization company focused on Arm, which provides tools for security research, testing applications and more. Corellium is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Apple because Apple is dissatisfied with Corellium’s work on iOS emulation software.
Corellium recently won against Apple after a judge ruled to drop copyright claims in the case and agreed with Corellium that the company operates under fair use conditions. The other claims in the lawsuit have yet to be dismissed.