'Performance Review: WSL compatibility on the latest Snapdragon X Elite laptops'
Tech & AI | July 5, 2024, 6:23 a.m.
Windows 11 proves to be a powerhouse for developers with the Windows Subsystem for Linux offering seamless integration between Windows and Linux. The new Snapdragon X Plus and X Elite Copilot+ PCs have put a spotlight on Windows on ARM, opening up new possibilities for WSL users. Linux's established presence on ARM makes it easy to use WSL on a new Snapdragon laptop, with distros like Fedora Remix providing unified x64 and ARM64 installers. Performance on ARM is on par with Intel or AMD laptops, with Docker also offering beta ARM64 support. WSL on Snapdragon X Elite offers familiar functionality without any major roadblocks, making it a promising choice for developers looking to leverage the power of ARM architecture.