#nixos seems to install fine on a 2017 #imac . Using linux on a retina display is remarkable. Any tips about linux on the 2017 imac ?
#NixOS out-of-tree #kernel module for #Apple #CirrusLogic #CS8409 #codec + #TAS5764L amp. The mainline #driver only supports Dell. The file below packages davidjo/snd_hda_macbookpro as a #Nix #derivation. Now the #sound on my old #imac running #linux #nixos seem to work. It did not work before. Tested on #iMac2017 27" (iMac18,x), kernel 6.17, #RadeonRX580. https://codeberg.org/adingbatponder/reticulum_nixos_flake/src/branch/main/packages/snd-hda-codec-cs8409-apple/default.nix Disclaimer: the solution was taken from the references cited in the default.nix file & implemented using #ClaudeCode.
@adingbatponder I had thought of doing the same as these models go out of support, they seem like solid options for high-quality display + desktop setups. Best of luck!
@adingbatponder not for so recent models. I've recently put a #NixOS onto a 2011 imac with these large displays. It became a decent machine again.
@johbo @adingbatponder I had issue with the Nvidia card, what about you ?
@Pol @adingbatponder my old imac has an amd gpu, that just worked so far.
@johbo @Pol I confirm that. I too have 2 with AMD GPU and so far no serious problems