Qualcomm has engaged Hans de Goede, a former Red Hat engineer known for his contributions to Intel and AMD laptop enhancements, to improve Fedora Linux compatibility on Snapdragon-powered Windows on ARM laptops. De Goede's current project at Qualcomm focuses on making Fedora work "out of the box" on these devices. The goal is to ensure Fedora 44, a future release, provides a seamless experience for users. This effort by Qualcomm, leveraging de Goede's expertise, indicates a strategic move to bolster Linux support and usability on their ARM-based hardware, potentially expanding the market for these devices among Linux enthusiasts.