linux-surface VS framework-laptop-formula

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.

Very cool, thanks for the follow up and tips. I'm using Pop_OS (based on Ubuntu 22.04) and had to make some tweaks to get fingerprint working and other optimizations. I used this repo to get the tweaks. Did the fingerprint sensor work out of the box for 23.04 beta?

The recommendations here are very helpful https://github.com/lightrush/framework-laptop-formula Most of it will work for Pop! (what I use) the rest can be handled by the commands noted here https://github.com/lightrush/framework-laptop-formula/issues/37 (unfortunately I haven't had time figure out Salt and contribute back).

Yup, I used the automated salt formula . Though, I don't get the battery life that others have claimed. I'm around 5 and a half hours

If you're using an Ubuntu/Debian based distro, you can try this script to get things working.

I also used this script to set up power management and a few other tweaks.

Just make it hibernate after X time (2 hours for me). There a repo of scripts on github (https://github.com/lightrush/framework-laptop-formula) where you might find information on how to do it. I'm sure it's not a 1 to 1 port to Arch, but it might get you started. Just note I had to disable secure boot for hibernate to work.

I don't have a ready and correct guide to point you to for setting it up. It involves setting up hibernate which can be done in multiple different ways then modifying the default "close lid" behavior. I guess you could look up what the source code does. Salt code isn't too complicated to read.