Linux support on ARM notebook

joboy · 02-22-2023, 03:38 AM

I am interested on the Acer Spin 7 ARM or similar convertible notebook, wonder if any one used it on Linux, or other ARM models available with good Linux support beside the Macbook ?

business_kid · 02-22-2023, 04:33 AM

I don't know the Acer Spin 7. Please supply a link to the specs or detail the CPU & ram.

Basically, Linux for Arm is out there, once you get it running. The Mac I wouldn't consider a great example of linux compatability. Although their base system is a kind of Unix, they use a radically different libc, Darwin64. The latest 6.2 kernel adds some Mac stuff. Most small Single Board Computers (SBCs) run linux but every one has a different way of booting it.

Getting your system to boot is the problem. Research that, and become an expert.

beachboy2 · 02-22-2023, 11:48 AM

joboy,

This link regarding Ubuntu on the Acer Spin 5 may help:
https://sciactive.com/2020/12/04/how...-linux-2-in-1/

joboy · 02-22-2023, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachboy2

joboy,

This link regarding Ubuntu on the Acer Spin 5 may help:
https://sciactive.com/2020/12/04/how...-linux-2-in-1/

That's great news,! thanks for the tip !
Sorry I overlooked, that Acer is not running on ARM but the Spin 7 is

https://www.laptopmedia.com/highligh...-out-for-acer/