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# Linux Surface
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Linux running on the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4. Following the instructions below to install the latest kernel and config files.
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### What's Working
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2017-08-20 23:33:32 +00:00
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* Keyboard (and backlight)
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* Touchpad
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* 2D/3D Acceleration
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* Touchscreen
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* Pen
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* WiFi
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* Bluetooth
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* Speakers
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* Power Button
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* Volume Buttons
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* SD Card Reader
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* Cameras (partial support)
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* Suspend/Hibernate
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* Sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor)
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* Battery Readings
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### What's NOT Working
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2017-08-20 23:33:32 +00:00
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* Dedicated GPU (if you have a performance base on a Surface Book, otherwise onboard works fine)
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* Cameras (not fully supported yet)
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### Instructions
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2017-08-20 23:33:32 +00:00
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1. Copy the files under root to where they belong:
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* $ sudo cp root/* /
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2017-08-20 23:35:51 +00:00
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2. Extract ipts_firmware.zip to /lib/firmware/intel/ipts/
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2017-08-20 23:37:19 +00:00
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* $ sudo mkdir -p /lib/firmware/intel/ipts
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* $ sudo unzip ipts_firmware.zip /lib/firmware/intel/ipts/
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3. Install the custom kernel and headers:
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* $ sudo dpkg -i linux-image*dev linux-headers*deb
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2017-08-20 23:33:32 +00:00
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### Download Pre-built Kernel and Headers
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Downloads for ubuntu based distros (other distros will need to compile from source in the kernel folder):
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https://goo.gl/QSZCwq
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### Donations Appreciated!
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PayPal: contact for details!
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2017-08-20 23:33:32 +00:00
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2017-08-20 23:28:05 +00:00
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