Why does Linux run so well on ARM - eviltoast

I’ve seen people talking about it and experienced it myself with a server, but why does Linux run so well on ARM (especially compared to Windows)?

  • Bene7rddso@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    You still need a way to know which memory addresses your I²C or SPI interface has. While DeviceTree is better than nothing, it’s way worse than the “It just works” of ACPI

    • jabjoe@feddit.ukEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      Completely agree that discoverablity is better. But that needs hardware. It’s crazy this isn’t solved. It means ARM devices are basically made to be e-waste. Make phones and other ARM devices like PCs. Google could mandate that hardware must be discoverable and be able to run a generic stock, to carry the Android brand.