Linux Preparing Support for the RISC-V Framework Laptop 13
Linux is advancing support for the RISC-V Framework Laptop 13, with a new motherboard featuring a StarFive JH7710 SoC. DeviceTree support is expected in Linux version 6.13, but pricing remains unknown.
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Linux is making progress in supporting the RISC-V Framework Laptop 13, as Framework Computer collaborates with DeepComputing to develop a RISC-V motherboard for this laptop model. Although the motherboard has not yet been officially released, recent Linux kernel patches have been submitted to enable DeviceTree support, which is necessary for the Linux operating system to boot on the new hardware. The RISC-V motherboard will feature a StarFive JH7710 System on Chip (SoC) with four U74 cores, similar to existing RISC-V single-board computers. The patches were shared on the Linux kernel mailing list, marking a significant step towards making Linux operational on the RISC-V laptop. The DeviceTree support is expected to be included in the upcoming Linux version 6.13, aligning with the anticipated release of the Framework 13 RISC-V motherboard. However, details regarding pricing and performance specifications remain undisclosed, and the JH7710 is not considered a high-performance option.
- Linux is preparing support for the RISC-V Framework Laptop 13.
- The motherboard will utilize a StarFive JH7710 SoC with four U74 cores.
- DeviceTree support patches have been submitted to the Linux kernel.
- The support is expected to be included in Linux version 6.13.
- Pricing and performance details for the RISC-V motherboard are not yet available.
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