If somebody muses about to buy a
Surface Pro8 and install Linux on it (it's Christmas time soon)...
..yes, it works quite well.
You need to install a
patched kernel and some utilities. Additionally you need to install a
Linux driver for Intel Touch Host Controller if you want to use the touch screen and
iptsd if you want to use the pencil from Microsoft.
My experiences:
Debian 11 stable
The
no-free firmware version is the best choice for me. (This was quite a surprise.)
Ubuntu 22.10
22.10 works. You have to build and install the
iptsd manually.
Manjaro
Manjaro worked. You have to build and install the
iptsd manually. A big disadvantage is the fast battery drain.
Issues for every distribution
- cameras still do not work
- pencil/touch screen does not work after waking up from standby