They do apply to Apps only distributed Outside Play Store and certain Approved third Party stores, did you even read the article?

Of course you can Install Asahi Linux on a modern Mac, and you can Sideload Apps too. Both Things which are Not possible on iOS without Major Roadblocks

I can Install on a Mac without any Roadblocks another Operating System, and I can Install Apps without the need for a Developer Account or a certificate unrestricted.

Otherwise I’m using GNU/Linux which also doesn’t try to “protect” me in the interest of some Corporation

Somehow No One needs that much Holding Hand or “Security” on the Computer, where No revenue streams of Google/Apple are affected