Thoughtpad X13s Linux setup
Thoughtpad X13s Linux setup
I'm trying a ThinkPad X13s and have heard it's challenging to set up Linux. I'm not sure if anyone has managed it successfully. Could you confirm if it's feasible? Also, any tips for troubleshooting during installation would be greatly appreciated.
The ARM64 environment closely mirrors x86_64 around the early 2000s. If you're not willing to build a source-based distribution, it might be wise to wait for a time when TBPH becomes available. Arch and Gentoo are likely the earliest distros with functional documentation, though you'll need to be more patient than most. It's uncertain when binary distros will keep up, but Debian seems a strong candidate, followed by Ubuntu. *I’m familiar with many users running ARM64 this way, but most rely on faster hardware like QEMU or similar tools, though an ARM device will work fine.*
It seems the Snapdragon sc8280xp isn't officially backed by the Kernel yet. Early backing appears to arrive in 5.19, with a stable version expected by the end of July.
I noticed Linaro introduced a new devicetree for the sc8280xp. https://www.spinics.net/lists/kernel/msg4408403.html
You can take apart a running USB to retrieve kernel files and configuration. Modify them, rebuild, restart, and test with another QEMU version like 'cus ARM' which is tricky to compile. Repeating this process could lead to a stable kernel or simply copy the source to your current system. I’m considering it, but once new commits appear I’ll switch back to a more stable release. Technically, you could swap the Ubuntu kernel for another and replace the Debian package with your own to move from installation to immediate use. This would help you grasp current performance, though CPU support has been stable for a while. *I’m not a fan of Docker, but perhaps some aarch64 setups could speed things up. Does Docker work on Windows?*