Asahi Linux Is The First Linux Distro To Support Apple Silicon

Aha! This Project is Working to Bring Linux to Apple's ARM-based M1 MacBooks

Jason Eckert's Website and Blog

Fedora Asahi Linux for Apple Silicon Macs - FOSS HUT - All Open Source

No M1 Mac's are not locked down. You can run other kernels/OS. Like Linux.

Installing Gentoo Linux in Apple Macbook Pro M1, by Kellerman Rivero

Asahi Linux is reverse-engineering support for Apple Silicon, including M1 Ultra

Apple Silicon gets first Linux M1 GPU driver

Linux on Apple Silicon Gets Major GPU Driver Update - OMG! Linux

Asahi Linux improves battery life and graphics features on Apple Silicon Macs - Reviews

Asahi Linux announces 'Fedora Asahi Remix' for Apple Silicon machines