Putting Linux on my RTX spark laptop because I don't have a Microsoft account

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A user installed Arch Linux ARM on an ASUS ProArt P16 laptop, sharing a bootable installer, Windows comparisons, and local Qwen inference results.

Key points

•Arch Linux ARM was installed on the ASUS ProArt P16 laptop using a bootable installer.
•The article publishes comparisons between the Linux setup and Windows.
•It details the process and results of running local inference with the Qwen model.

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#Generative AI Tools & Use #LLM / Model Trends #Qwen#Arch Linux

#Generative AI Tools & Use#LLM / Model Trends#Qwen#Arch Linux

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