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Linux on Snapdragon X Elite: Linaro and Tuxedo Pave the Way for ARM64 Laptops


Linaro Connect 2025 showcases progress in bringing Linux on Snapdragon-Powered Devices

This new processor family ticks all the boxes for powerful and productive machines, and the collaboration with Microsoft brought the support for Windows on Arm on these devices as the main operating system (which Linaro has contributed to as well). The unique nature of this case study and its growing interest create new opportunities for developers, businesses, and consumers who require Linux in their Snapdragon X Series family products, paving the way for increased choice and innovation in the ARM64-based laptop space and beyond. ”Many customers are eagerly awaiting an alternative to x86 notebooks, and the new Snapdragon architecture makes this possible for the first time with Linux, offering comparable performance alongside reduced energy consumption.

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