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		izacus on Jan 20, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Linux Running on Apple M1 What specific instructions? I've been told by Apple fans on this site before release that Apple doesn't use non-standard instructions in their ISA and doesn't need special compiler treatment? Who's right now?

glitchc on Jan 20, 2021 | [–]

See my response above.

Plus, what do Apple fanboys know about hardware?

saagarjha on Jan 20, 2021 | [–]

Both are correct. Apple uses non-standard instructions themselves, but for third-party developers the standard ARM ISA is provided for use.

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