Installing Linux on Surface Pro 8 (lemmy.world)

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Hi everyone! I know im not good with technology. I brought a surface pro 8, 3 years ago. I obviously understand that was a mistake and i should have listened to programmer cousin. Its gonna be slighty difficult to install linux on it.

I've researched several youtube videos, but i was wondering if anyone had any tips?Obviously the attachable keyboard has to work and i want the touch screen to work. The surface appealed to me when i brought for those features.

With all the privacy concerns of windows, i want to commit to switching my operating system! Thank you everyone for their help with all my privacy questions. Ive been getting into foss and learning kotlin.

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[-] besselj@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Join the OpenRT discord server. The link can be found on their gitbook website. I believe they have some channels for Linux on the Surface 2

Edit: nvm, not sure about the surface 8, but maybe ppl there can still help

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