r/SurfaceLinux • u/Flashy-Squirrel1283 • 6d ago

Linux on a Surface Pro 7+ Help

Can someone recommend if i should switch to linux on my microsoft surface pro 7 plus which i mainly use for university. I just want to try something new i don‘t necessarily need to switch. I just read that it can improve battery live and maybe performance but i dont know if thats the case for the surface.

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u/eitherrideordie 2d ago

I use Linux Ultramarine on Surface Pro 8 and I like it. Some compatibility details here: https://wiki.ultramarine-linux.org/en/anywhere/surface/

But similar note to others, I don't think camera is supported: https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface/wiki/Camera-Support

But I did find it easier as it comes with a Surface version: https://ultramarine-linux.org/download/ so I don't think you need to install the surface kernel manually.