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Linux support is coming to Snapdragon X2 series

625 points · 273 comments · aaronday

  1. blinkingled · · focus · HN ↗
    > this work is focused on laptops with Snapdragon X2 Series. It does not currently cover desktop form factors, earlier Snapdragon X platforms, or other development boards. Readiness also varies by OEM design and Snapdragon X2 Series variant.

    So same ARM BS as usual - AMD and Intel x64 are still the kings when it comes to out the door Linux support.

    I'll buy a ARM PC when I can swap its motherboard CPU and GPU to a newer gen and my existing Linux install boots up without having to flash a new bootloader and custom vendor kernel with proprietary GPU blob.

    1. jambalaya8 · · focus · HN ↗
      "I'll buy a ARM PC when I can swap its motherboard CPU and GPU to a newer gen and my existing Linux install boots up without having to flash a new bootloader and custom vendor kernel with proprietary GPU blob."

      add in swappable batteries like older laptops and phones, and I would as well. not now though.

      1. yellowapple · · focus · HN ↗
        Makes me wonder how long until Framework starts shipping ARM-based motherboards. They already sell a RISC-V-based motherboard for the 13.
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