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This might be a dumb question, but for a dedicated Linux computer why would Starlabs choose Intel or AMD over an ARM design? For a Windows computer, x64 makes
by criddell 6mo ago
This might be a dumb question, but for a dedicated Linux computer why would Starlabs choose Intel or AMD over an ARM design?
For a Windows computer, x64 makes sense because backwards compatibility is a big deal. But a Linux machine doesn't have the same problem, at least not to the same degree. Couldn't an ARM-based design be used to make a Linux laptop with Apple-like performance per watt?
- SV_BubbleTime 6mo agoThey’re still going to be some point somewhere where you can find the amd64 version of a binary and not the ARM version. I agree with you that it would be more rare than trying to live in Windows ARM world, but I’m not sure it’s entirely a lossless experience yet for your personal computer.
- izacus 6mo agoWhich high performance Linux supported SoC should they use on your opinion?
- fmajid 6mo agoTuxedo tried to make an ARM laptop using Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite X but gave up: https://www.theregister.com/on-prem/2025/11/26/tuxedo-slams-lid-on-arm-linux-laptop-after-18-months-of-pain/2565428 https://www.theregister.com/on-prem/2025/11/26/tuxedo-slams-...