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Windows on ARM report: Why AMD & Intel laptops are often (still) the better choice over Snapdragon laptops (www.notebookcheck.net)
submitted 2 days ago by Rekall_Incorporated@lemm.ee to c/hardware@lemmy.world
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[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

because they still refuse to use linux

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I wouldn't mind having a decent ARM laptop with good Linux support. Almost all Linux software has ARM versions available and I certainly won't be gaming on a low power laptop.

[–] infeeeee@lemm.ee 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You can track linux development for them here: https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-24-10-conceptsnapdragon-x-elite/48800 Some is bootable, but none of them is in a perfect state.

[–] Rekall_Incorporated@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

IMO as things stand now, Linux on ARM laptops aren't really viable as a daily driver.

[–] fartsparkles@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Arch Linux got a bunch of money and support from Valve recently (rumoured to be for support of their upcoming standalone VR headset) so that Arch devs can streamline their builds and support more platforms. We can expect things to change considerably in the coming months with regards to Linux on ARM.

[–] Rekall_Incorporated@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago

I am really sceptical about this.

Doesn't every ARM laptop need its own "spin" of an OS because ARM laptops don't support UEFI, ACPI and similar technologies? From my understanding, the driver situation is catastrophically bad with ARM laptops (even with x86, the Linux driver situation has room to improve).

And you have to deal with Qualcomm; a company with a relatively bad reputation for medium-long term firmware support (if it's provided at all).

[–] reseller_pledge609@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

I want it just for the battery life. If it's usable for basic stuff and the battery lasts ages I'll be happy.