Great news! For you lovers of Linux, the Linux kernel version 3.7 will support more ARM processors with less coding. This means Linux will support more tablets and smartphones.
Kernel 3.7 kernel will also be the first to support ARM architecture 5 in the kernel:
- Calxeda's ARM server Higbank processor, used in the project Moonshot Hewlett-Packard servers.- ARM Versatile Express.- Marvell ARMADA SoC processor, is used in almost every device from server through internet TV.- Altera ARM processors, including the Cortex-A9. Used by Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy SII.- Picohip PicoXcell chip.
With these features, Linux will be easier to use on mobile devices. Even Kernel 3.7 will support multitouch, the features available in the current range of tablets such as the iPad, Google Nexus 7, and Windows tablets.
Kernel 3.7 kernel will also be the first to support ARM architecture 5 in the kernel:
- Calxeda's ARM server Higbank processor, used in the project Moonshot Hewlett-Packard servers.- ARM Versatile Express.- Marvell ARMADA SoC processor, is used in almost every device from server through internet TV.- Altera ARM processors, including the Cortex-A9. Used by Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy SII.- Picohip PicoXcell chip.
With these features, Linux will be easier to use on mobile devices. Even Kernel 3.7 will support multitouch, the features available in the current range of tablets such as the iPad, Google Nexus 7, and Windows tablets.
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