Breaking architecture barriers: Running x86 games and apps on ARM
Tony Wasserka
39th Chaos Communication Congress (39C3): Power Cycles · Day 1 · Saal Ground
In a compelling presentation at 39C3, Tony Wasserka unveiled the intricacies and triumphs of Fex, an open-source x86 emulator designed to run proprietary x86 applications and games on ARM-based Linux systems. Wasserka, a seasoned software engineer with a background in GPU driver development and emulation, delved into the formidable technical challenges involved in achieving seamless cross-architecture compatibility. This talk highlighted how Fex is not merely an academic exercise but a critical enabler for the broader adoption of ARM hardware in the consumer space, particularly for Linux users.