linux-surface VS Bumblebee

Apart from camera, almost everything is working correctly. Camera doesn't work at all.

https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface

I use this kernel, you can use this with most operating systems.

I use xournal++ for note writing, and using GNOME is necessary. KDE doesn't have support for screen rotation etc. When you use GNOME, make sure to disable gestures and screen edge detection, because that might occasionally cause problems.

So, the workflow is quite simple with xournal++, you run a `inotify` based watched which automatically compiles and pushes stuff on every save. I of course assume that only `xournal++` on tab can change those handwritten notes. You can get some fancier git logic if needed.

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while inotifywait -e modify,create,delete,move $INPUT;

There's support for Linux on the Surface range:

https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface/wiki/Supporte...

But actual users seem to say it's a bit of a mixed bag.

If someone's looking for a laptop (that doesn't need touchscreen support), then Apple laptops are probably the better choice.

How to get out of this situation? Links https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface/issues/1240 - the same problem as I have and the same puncture, but the person managed to get out of the situation https://www.reddit.com/r/SurfaceLinux/comments/16d40vs/kill_my_surface_pro_2017_need_help/ - my similar post in a nearby subreddit, but since I'm here, the problem turned out to be bigger than I thought

https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface

Should have you covered.

I went the 12” MacBook route which can also install Linux.

I have a surface with Ubuntu and the Surface Kernel (https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface) , and it works really wonderfully. I will say, before installing the Surface Kernel, it was very janky.

I know about https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface but I'm looking for practical feedback from people who did the operation in order to orient my choice.

Have you tried Bumblebee? That and this page was helpful for me. I don't remember if Bumblebee ever worked for me, but a lot of people have success with it.

Ok, I figured out what was wrong: apparently my computer uses Nvidia Optimus which uses my Intel GPU to save power. And so I have to tell it to uses Nvidia through Bumblebee which I haven't figured out completely yet.

If I remember right, the Bumblebee project is open source for hybrid Intel/nVidia laptop GPUs. The open source drivers never gave me the problems that the proprietary nVidia drivers had. https://www.bumblebee-project.org/

This are magical parameters for me, i.e. I have 0 idea what it does in fact. I know however that this solves acpi problems with modern-ish optimus laptops: https://github.com/Bumblebee-Project/Bumblebee/issues/764

How does Bumblebee work with sway?

The Bumblebee wiki then says that you can run games by first exporting DISPLAY=:8 and then running them with primusrun or optirun as normal: https://github.com/Bumblebee-Project/Bumblebee/wiki/Multi-monitor-setup

Ah yeah, I have similar feelings.

BumbleBee was promising at one time:

https://github.com/Bumblebee-Project/Bumblebee/wiki/FAQ

But seems kind of dead now.

https://www.bumblebee-project.org/