Ubuntu free virtual machine on Apple M1

• Download the Ubuntu server ARM iso: https://ubuntu.com/download/server/arm
• Install the free UTM virtual machine https://getutm.ap
• Open UTM and create a new operating system

First screen

Select ARM cpu

Add 10Gb disk + USB removable drive

Shared network

Load the iso from the bottom

• Start the machine, and install ubuntu using the arrow keys and enter. Leave all the options as default
• Once it says “installed”: power off, Remove the USB drive (“Clear” option), start
• Log with your user and password. Type the following

sudo su
apt install -y tasksel
tasksel install ubuntu-desktop
reboot

• Et voilà