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Phoronix Reports Borealis Fork of Asahi Linux's Apple Silicon Vulkan Driver
Phoronix reports that a fork called Borealis has been made of the Apple Silicon Mesa Vulkan driver developed by Asahi Linux.
What the report says
According to Phoronix, the Apple Silicon Mesa Vulkan driver from Asahi Linux has been forked under the name Borealis, and the report links that fork to vibe coding. Phoronix is the only outlet cited for the account.
Apple's role in the story
Apple is a software and consumer electronics company based in Cupertino and founded in 1976. The verified material does not say whether the company is involved in the project or has responded to it.
Open questions
- What changes does Borealis make to the Asahi Linux driver?
- What does the vibe coding reference mean for how the fork was built?