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Tuxedo Computers cancels Snapdragon X1 Elite Linux laptop
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Linux PC maker Tuxedo Computers has ceased development of a Snapdragon X1 Elite-powered laptop after more than 18 months of work. The company stated that the first-generation chip proved less suitable for Linux than expected. The decision also factors in the imminent launch of the Snapdragon X2 Elite.
Qualcomm has released Linux kernel patches to enable Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) support on RISC-V architectures. These patches focus on reporting hardware errors to improve system reliability. The submission aims to enhance error handling in open-source environments.
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Engineers from Qualcomm and Linaro have submitted patches to the Linux kernel mailing list to support the Acer Swift SFA14-11 laptop, which uses the Snapdragon X1 Elite processor. This move aims to enable full mainline kernel compatibility for the ARM-based device. The effort highlights growing integration between high-performance ARM hardware and open-source software.
Android 16's new Linux Terminal feature allows running desktop Linux apps on mobile devices, but Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips, including the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, do not support it due to lacking non-protected virtual machine capabilities. Users must opt for devices with chips from Google, MediaTek, or Samsung to access this functionality. The limitation stems from hardware design choices prioritizing security over broader virtualization access.
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Developers have submitted patches to enable Linux display support for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. This development signals advancing open-source compatibility for the new ARM-based chip. The patches were posted on Phoronix, a key resource for Linux hardware news.