Hello, all. I just got handed down a Surface Go (1st gen, 4gb ram), and I want to use it as a note taking machine, document reader, and secondary display for my primary laptop (Framework intel 12th gen running Fedora GNOME).
I have a pen but no keyboard, so any config will be done with a usb keyboard, but usage will be like a tablet.
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I have heard I should install GNOME on a tablet. I am generally ok with the ‘opinionated’ design of GNOME, but does anyone know what performance to expect? Would I be better off with a lightweight distro and de?
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What apps can be recommended for stylus notetaking? Would prefer svg output, and simple workflow to export them to my main machine, where I can embed in markdown notebooks
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Finally, the secondary display usage. Is this feasible? I know GNOME has RDP support, but my uni’s wifi makes that very difficult, and I’d prefer a wired connection if possible. I don’t need the stylus to work.
BONUS: If anyone has experience with the proprietary Surface Connect port, can it be adapted to usb c on linux, so that I can transfer power and >= 5gpbs of data? I see usb c adapters online, but they don’t mention data; only power delivery.
@[email protected] you don’t need this special kernel, as indicated by the other comments. Just Debian Gnome or something in that vein should do.
Yup. I checked their webpage. Might help battery but I’ll try vanilla first. Unfortunately, no dice with the secondary display thing. With RDP, the hardware cursor won’t send, and I can find a way to use RDP over type c cable.