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Canonical releases Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop image for the Qualcomm DragonWing QCS6490 and QCS5430 processors
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Canonical has just released a publicly available Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop beta image for the Qualcomm DragonWing QCS6490 and QCS5430 processors, and more specifically for the Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 Vision Kit (QCS6490) and Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 Lite Vision Kit (QCS5430).
This adds to the existing Ubuntu 24.04 Server image for the Qualcomm vision kits, and Canonical says the unified image is currently designed for developers, ODMs/OEMs, and customers who want to evaluate the solution, and certified versions of Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop and Server images are coming soon with long term support and maintenance.
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Canonical Brings Ubuntu 24.04 to Qualcomm Dragonwing Vision Kit - OMG! Ubuntu
Ubuntu 24.04 server images were previously available for the same model vision kits, so it’s the addition of desktop builds that is an interesting development.
Canonical say marrying a full Ubuntu desktop experience married with “powerful AI acceleration with high-performance graphics” in the Dragonwing devices provides “a powerful development environment for building next-generation AI-driven edge applications.”
Canonical announces first Ubuntu Desktop image for Qualcomm Dragonwing™ Platform with Ubuntu 24.04
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and provider of open source security, support and services, today announced the beta release of Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop and Server images for the Dragonwing QCS6490 and QCS5430 processors. This release marks a major milestone: the release of the first official Ubuntu Desktop image on Dragonwing processors, delivering the full Ubuntu Desktop experience at the edge.
This new beta image is designed for developers, ODMs/OEMs, and customers across industrial, and embedded IoT sectors. It unlocks powerful AI capabilities at the edge, combining advanced graphics, multimedia support, and on-device machine learning into a unified platform for next-generation applications. Certified versions of Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop and Server images will soon be available with long term support and maintenance.
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Canonical brings Ubuntu to Qualcomm Dragonwing edge AI chips
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 and QCS5430 processors. It’s aimed squarely at the developers, the ODMs and OEMs crafting the actual hardware, and the customers deploying solutions in demanding industrial and embedded IoT settings.
The whole point is to unleash proper AI horsepower directly on edge devices. Think advanced graphics, smooth multimedia playback, and efficient on-device machine learning all bundled into one platform—making it much easier to build those clever next-gen applications we keep hearing about.
Don’t worry about this being just a fleeting beta, either. Canonical’s already confirmed that fully certified, production-ready versions of these Ubuntu 24.04 images are on the roadmap. Crucially, these will come with long-term support (LTS) and ongoing maintenance, which is non-negotiable for serious industrial and enterprise deployments.