Canonical brings Ubuntu to Qualcomm Dragonwing edge AI chips

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Canonical, developers of the Ubuntu Linux distribution, have pushed beta versions of Desktop and Server for Qualcomm Dragonwing processors.

Why is this a big deal? Well, it’s the first time we’ve seen an official Ubuntu Desktop image land on the Dragonwing platform. Essentially, they’re bringing that full, familiar desktop experience right to the intelligent edge.

Specifically, Canonical is launching Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop and Server for the Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 ...