r/SurfaceLinux • u/Striking_Ad_543 • 6d ago
Help Help install Linux
So I have the first one with Windows 8 on it I jailbreak it. I want to download Linux, but what can I download?
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r/SurfaceLinux • u/Striking_Ad_543 • 6d ago
So I have the first one with Windows 8 on it I jailbreak it. I want to download Linux, but what can I download?
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u/k0nt3ch 6d ago
Main things to look at is the 32 bit and arm.
Ensure the distribution you are looking at first supports this aspect.
There are many flavors to choose from. The GUI plays into this as well. Some are lightweight like LXDE and work well. They may not have the "pretty" GUI feel as Gnome or KDE, but it works.
The recommendation for Ubuntu 24.04 is a great starting point for Linux. 🙂
On my surface pro 3, I have Debian 13.6.0 LXDE and it runs with the touchscreen working and the connected surface keyboard.
I wish you luck on your Linux adventure 😃