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I mainly develop C++ targeted at x86-64 Linux. I'm interested in hearing about others' experiences trying to develop for that target using an M1-based Mac. Fo

• macintux 6y ago
  > For example, what's the status of VM systems with M1 Mac as host, and x86-64 Linux as guest? From what I understand, there is no way to virtualize an x86-64 operating system on the M1. You can run ARM Linux or Windows, but not x86-64.
  • DoofusOfDeath 6y ago
    > From what I understand, there is no way to virtualize an x86-64 operating system on the M1. I wonder if QEMU is up to the challenge. I know it's capable of emulating fairly recent Intel x86-64 chips. But I'm not sure what QEMU requires of the host hardware/OS. EDIT: This seems relevant: https://www.techradar.com/news/you-can-now-run-linux-and-windows-on-the-m1-macs https://www.techradar.com/news/you-can-now-run-linux-and-win...
    • macintux 6y ago
      This post seems reasonably thorough: https://blog.xojo.com/2020/12/04/about-running-windows-and-linux-on-m1-macs/ https://blog.xojo.com/2020/12/04/about-running-windows-and-l...