Hi Linux- how important is it to install, say Debian, the version that is specifically made for your hardware? For example, if I have a Rock64 SBC, do I have to install Debian-rock64.img or can I just go with Debian-arm64.img? Will I lose performance/features if using generic arm64 image, or conversely, will I gain performance/features if using the image made for my specific SBC? Is the generic image even compatible with all hardwares?

Thank you.

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    1 year ago

    Thank you! So if it’s about firmware, then using a generic image might lead to critical components not working, or the entire system not working, right? I’m wondering about the general concept.