Open source driver for Qualcomm Adreno graphics under development

“The new driver is called ‘freedreno,’ and it could give
independent developers much more control over software designed to
run on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Right now most Snapdragon
devices run Google Android or Microsoft Windows Phone software. But
with a good open source driver it should be possible to port most
Linux-based operating systems, complete with support for hardware
accelerated graphics.

“It?s also possible that members of the developer community
could continue to provide support and software updates for devices
with Snapdragon chips long after Qualcomm ends official support and
moves on to new chips. That could today?s phones and tablets a much
longer life than they would otherwise have.”

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