Don’t get me wrong. I love Linux and FOSS. I have been using and installing distros on my own since I was 12. Now that I’m working in tech-related positions, after the Reddit migration happened, etc. I recovered my interest in all the Linux environment. I use Ubuntu as my main operating system in my Desktop, but I always end up feeling very limited. There’s always software I can’t use properly (and not just Windows stuff), some stuff badly configured with weird error messages… last time I was not able to even use the apt command. Sometimes I lack time and energy for troubleshooting and sometimes I just fail at it.
I usually end up in need of redoing a fresh install until it breaks up again. Maybe Linux is not good for beginners working full time? Maybe we should do something like that Cisco course that teaches you the basic commands?
I see.
Ill look for the best distro that supports surface hardware better.
To be honest, even with all of these issues, linux is far ahead in terms of speed and reliability.
I would recommend following the installation guide from the Linux Surface repo. NixOS seems to have very good support because of it’s modules system, but you’ll probably run into other problems using it. They provide instructions for most major distros fortunately.
Thanks!!
I just installed it
There isn’t a best distro that supports surface hardware. You have a to install a distro of your choosing for which there is a guide on the linux-surface github and then follow the guide.
Thank you.
I followed the instructions and the camera showed up.
Also Gnome 43 supports touch out of the box.
Now my setup looks great!