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Linux support is coming to Snapdragon X2 series

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  1. modeless · · focus · HN ↗
    I think a lot of people don't realize the level of performance Qualcomm has reached with these. This is the closest competition to Apple's M series that we have, for the laptop form factor at least. They are better than Intel and AMD's best. I'd love to buy an X2 laptop with Linux preinstalled and supported.
    1. MBCook · · focus · HN ↗
      I’m glad we’re finally getting more competitors to Intel/AMD.

      Better for everyone. Apple gets lazy on top. And for those who don’t want a Mac, they should be able to have something great too. And since PC makers are far more willing to experiment with form factors, I’d like to see what they try.

      1. kmarc · · focus · HN ↗
        I'm more on the Apple hater side, but they getting lazy is simply not true.

        For many years Apple dominates the Laptop hardware scene, and while there is no comparably performing competitors threatening them, they keep releasing newer, faster, more efficient chips. After using many operating systems, I know that for sure I don't want MacOS, but the hardware itself is hard to beat.

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