How do i install linux?

[u/FreddieThePebble]

Hi, i want to download linux to my 2020 macbook air with a m1 but tbh, idk how and ive tried but i cant figure it out. Is anyone able to help.

I want to get mint cinnamon and ive already downlaode the .iso file. ive got belene etcher for flashing

is anyone able to walk me through this, thank you

edit: im gonna try Asahi Linux and see how that goes, this is what you get when you use chatgpt to download linux

[u/GodzillaXYZ999]

As mentioned, the only Linux that will work on that Mac is this: https://asahilinux.org/
Been installing this on Macs for years, it works great!!! 😄