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Looking for resources to put Linux/BSD on tablets (lemmy.world)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/techsupport@lemmy.world
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Hey,

I'm looking for a tablet to put linux on and use it for nothing but writing and drawing. And I don't mean running linux/bsd on top of whatever OS the tablet ships with, I mean completely replacing it.

I'm sure this has been done before, and there should be resources for specific devices, but search engines don't really wanna spit those out at me :(

So I just want to find the smallest and cheapest where the process is doable and somewhat decently documented.

Thank you for any and all help!

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[–] 4 points 9 months ago

You can get refurb or used Surface devices pretty cheap nowadays. If you can find a cheap Minisforum V3 Tab, that's another good one.

I think the Framework tab is a bit overpriced, same with the System76.

The Librem tablets are a joke at their price point.

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    [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Devices

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    [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    I put Mint on a surface pro 3. Very straightforward and it works well. I have not, however, tried the stylus as the battery needs replacing and is a weird quadruple-A. I am sure the Mint forums can direct you to getting one working if you go this route. Good luck!

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    [–] 1 point 9 months ago*

    I put kubuntu on my old surface 4s instead of win11. Then followed this guide for the touch screen https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface/wiki/Installation-and-Setup#Debian--Ubuntu

    Still haven't got the volume buttons to work.

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