Qualcomm brings Linux support to Snapdragon X laptops

At its Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm announced Linux support for Snapdragon X-series laptops. Debian compatibility is set to arrive before the end of 2026, while Snapdragon X2 devices will get Ubuntu support in early 2027. ASUS plans to ship an Ubuntu version of its Snapdragon X2 hardware before mid-year.

• Debian support for Snapdragon X arrives before end of 2026
• Ubuntu on Snapdragon X2 expected in early 2027
• ASUS targeting Ubuntu availability on its Snapdragon X2 hardware
• Snapdragon X laptops previously lacked mainstream Linux distro support