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Bringing bleeding edge Linux T2 Mac support to stock Fedora using DKMS modules

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We Want to Improve the Linux Experience on T2 Macs with KaiT2en Fedora

by 4l3x4f1sh3r·Jul 17, 2026·4 points·7 comments

AI Analysis

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Splitting T2 drivers into four upstreamable modules beats monolithic custom kernels.

Strengths
  • DKMS approach allows vanilla Fedora kernels instead of fragmented custom builds.
  • t2bce splits audio, DMA, and core logic into separate upstreamable modules.
  • Includes GUI apps for fan curves and battery charge limits out of the box.
Weaknesses
  • Fedora-only scope excludes Arch and Debian users who dominate the T2 Linux community.
  • Relies on out-of-tree modules that may break with major kernel updates.
Category
Target Audience

Linux users with T2 Macs, kernel developers

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T2Linux · Asahi Linux

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