The bootloader is not locked. There is already a crowdfunded attempt to port Linux to M1 led by a guy who previously ported Linux to jailbroken PS4 hardware.

The bootloader is not locked. There is already a crowdfunded attempt to port Linux to M1 led by a guy who previously ported Linux to jailbroken PS4 hardware. https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/12/01/new-patreon-project-seeks-to-bring-linux-to-m1-macs https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/12/01/new-patreon-proje...