linux
linux is Apple Silicon Macs expose two CDC NCM "private" data interfaces over USB-C with VID:PID 0x05ac:0x1905 and product string "Mac". This is the same protocol Apple already ships on .... It is ranked #1408 on the Dev Radar, in Other, first seen 20 days ago and shared in 1 post (292k views).
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Our patch enabling direct USB-C networking between Apple Silicon Macs and DGX Spark has landed in the mainline Linux Kernel. This simplifies heterogeneous Local AI setups like P/D disaggregation over an ordinary USB-C cable. https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a5148bc2fa27092862ac4b9e7b5c8340d60cff34
— @exolabs, 20 days ago · 1.7k likes · see the post
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linux in numbers
- Rank on the Dev Radar: #1408 of 1818
- Shared in 1 post by 1 account: @exolabs
- 292k views on those posts
- First seen 20 days ago, last shared 20 days ago
- Pricing seen by Jev: open source
- Market: Other
FAQ
What is linux?
Apple Silicon Macs expose two CDC NCM "private" data interfaces over USB-C with VID:PID 0x05ac:0x1905 and product string "Mac". This is the same protocol Apple already ships on ... It was first shared on X 20 days ago and is ranked #1408 on the Dev Radar.
Is linux free?
It is open source.
Who shared linux?
1 account on X, including @exolabs, in 1 post totalling 292k views.
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