In this podcast, they discuss the exciting future of RISC-V and Arm Linux laptops, Mozilla's divisive acquisition in the digital advertising space, and the 25th anniversary of Krita. They also touch on the challenges and advancements in ARM Linux laptop support, KDE updates, and the importance of advertising revenue for project survival.
The introduction of the world's first commercially available RISC-V laptop with Ubuntu marks a significant milestone in RISC-V technology, providing a platform for developers to explore and advance the software ecosystem.
Tuxedo on Arm laptop, powered by Snapdragon X Elite SoC, promises competitive performance compared to RISC-V laptops but faces software experience challenges due to modifications, reflecting ongoing industry disputes and the quest for alternative architectures.
Deep dives
World's First RISC-V Laptop Equipped with Ubuntu
The podcast discusses the launch of the world's first commercially available RISC-V laptop that comes with Ubuntu. The laptop, though not exceptionally powerful in terms of hardware specs, marks a significant step forward for RISC-V technology. While not ideal as a daily driver for most users due to performance limitations, it provides developers with a convenient platform to explore and test RISC-V technology, contributing to the advancement of the software ecosystem.
Tuxedo on Arm: Competition in the Laptop Market
Another notable development discussed in the podcast is the upcoming Tuxedo on Arm laptop, featuring a Snapdragon X Elite SoC, anticipated to outperform the RISC-V laptop. However, this laptop faces software experience criticisms due to modifications made by Tuxedo, raising concerns about functionality. The episode also touches on a licensing dispute involving ARM and Snapdragon X Elite laptops, reflecting industry tensions and the pursuit of alternative architectures.
Krita Celebrates 25 Years and KDE's Focus Ahead
The podcast highlights the 25th anniversary of Krita, an open-source graphics editor that gained popularity following Adobe's shift to monthly subscriptions. The discussion extends to KDE's future focus areas, encouraging community involvement by sharing ideas through KDE accounts for consideration at the upcoming Academy. Furthermore, KDE EV seeks a part-time contractor to facilitate the KDE goals process, illustrating opportunities for engagement within the FOSS community.
New RISC-V and Arm Linux laptops are starting to pave the way for an exciting future, Mozilla makes another divisive acquisition, a couple of big anniversaries make us feel old, some quick KDE updates, and more.
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