Snapdragon® X Series is something called: ARM-architecture and it is said that LINUX wont work on such a processor . WHY ? Is something going to happen here ? Lots of laptops are going to use and are recentlly using such a processor !
Yeah, the Snapdragon X Series is based on ARM architecture, which is different from the x86 processors (Intel/AMD) that most Linux distros are optimized for. The problem isn’t that Linux can’t run on ARM—it does (think Raspberry Pi, Android, etc.)—but rather that most Linux distros aren’t ready for these specific Qualcomm chips.
Issues include:
- Drivers & Firmware: Qualcomm keeps a lot of stuff proprietary, making it hard for Linux devs to support things like Wi-Fi, GPU, and power management.
- Boot & Compatibility: Many ARM devices use locked bootloaders and custom firmware, making installation trickier.
- Performance & Optimization: Even if you get Linux running, software might not be optimized for ARM, leading to sluggish performance.
That said, Linux support on ARM is improving, especially with projects like Asahi Linux (for Apple’s ARM chips) and efforts from the Linux community to get it working on Snapdragon. With more laptops using Snapdragon X chips, expect devs to push for better support. But right now? Not plug-and-play.
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