At the "Snapdragon Summit 2026" event, Qualcomm announced that it will officially support Linux on its Snapdragon X2 series SoCs (System on a Chip).
Qualcomm to Officially Support Linux on Snapdragon X2 Series
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The Snapdragon X2 series consists of processors for laptops and mini-PCs, featuring Arm-based CPUs and NPUs (Neural Processing Units) for AI processing. Qualcomm stated that this decision was made in response to requests from developers.
Regarding the Linux support roadmap, the company plans to support Debian by the end of 2026, with the goal of adding support for Ubuntu by the first half of 2027.
Qualcomm noted that Linux serves as a foundational platform for the entire industry. Additionally, the company mentioned that partner companies such as HP, ASUS, and HUMAIN are expected to begin Linux support in early 2027.
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- Snapdragon X2シリーズでLinuxを公式サポートすることをQualcommが発表 （GIGAZINE、2026-09-25）