News Parallels adds x86 OS support for Apple Silicon — you can now run x86 Windows and Linux distros

[Admin]

Parallels Desktop introduces a new experimental feature that lets you install x86_64 operating systems on your Apple-silicon Mac.

Parallels adds x86 OS support for Apple Silicon — you can now run x86 Windows and Linux distros : Read more

 

[ezst036]

Doesn't Asahi Linux run natively on its own without any tools from Apple?

 

[JamesJones44]

Doesn't Asahi Linux run natively on its own without any tools from Apple?

Yes.

Through a VM you can run just about any ARM based Linux distro, native booting/bear metal is where it gets sketchy and only a few support running on bare metal macOS.

 

[JamesJones44]

Windows boot time is about 2-7 minutes, depending on your hardware. Windows operating system responsiveness is also low.

So... normal for Windows 11... (joking)

 

[Sippincider]

Windows operating system responsiveness is also low.” So, if you want to play with it right now, you must be patient.

IOW: it'll run Excel, but forget any kind of gaming?

 

[kaalus]

Largely useless. Parallels should focus on adding DirectX 12 support - this is sorely, sorely missing. Not to mention adding little useful details like allowing the guest OS to utilize the notch/menubar area instead of blacking it out. And supporting 120Hz refresh rate in Linux.