What's up with Linux support for Qualcomm X Elite chips?
15 hours ago
- #Linux
- #ARM
- #Qualcomm
- Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite promised Linux as a first-tier platform, but support remains lacking.
- Tuxedo, a Linux OEM, has made progress by submitting a device tree to LKML but faces challenges with USB, HDMI, and audio support.
- Collaboration with Qualcomm did not materialize, but Tuxedo is working with Linaro for further development.
- ARM devices lack ACPI tables, making Linux support more complex compared to x86.
- Market demand for Snapdragon X Elite laptops is low, reducing Qualcomm's incentive to invest in Linux support.
- Comments highlight frustration with Qualcomm's lack of follow-through and the broader challenges of ARM Linux support.
- Ubuntu has listed several Snapdragon X Elite laptops with successful installations, indicating some progress.
- Linaro's involvement suggests potential for improved support, but secrecy around Qualcomm's hardware remains a barrier.
- The future of ARM on Linux may depend on RISC-V if Snapdragon X Elite fails to gain traction.