Linux Snapdragon Laptop Disaster? Linux ARM Support paused as New CPU Kills Development!
Snapdragon laptops just took a major hit. Qualcomm’s current ARM processors are being dropped from active Linux development — and it’s all because a brand-new Snapdragon X2 generation is already on the way. TUXEDO Computers spent 18 months trying to make Linux run smoothly on the Snapdragon X Elite… and still had to pause the project. Slow USB4 speeds, poor app compatibility, weak hardware decoding — it’s a mess.
In this video, I break down why Linux support stalled, why Snapdragon laptops are struggling, and why you shouldn’t buy an ARM-based Windows laptop in 2025. If you want Linux to run fast and stable, stick with AMD or Intel until the new X2 chips arrive in 2026.