Setting up Linux on a Windows tablet!
Setting up Linux on a Windows tablet!
Hello. You're trying to set up a Linux distribution on your Windows 2 in 1 tablet, which has limited RAM and an Intel Atom processor. The main challenge is accessing the BIOS without using Windows recovery settings. One workaround you mentioned is booting into recovery mode via Troubleshoot and then navigating to UEFI settings. For entering BIOS directly, consider booting from an SD card or USB drive that contains a Linux installation media. Regarding performance, Linux generally offers better efficiency for lightweight tasks like browsing or office work compared to Windows, especially when optimized for ARM architectures.
I think there’s probably a method to jump straight into the BIOS without using the standard settings, though you’ll need to discover what applies to your particular hardware. Once you do, any worries about missing access to the BIOS on Linux should fade. Regarding the changes, I anticipate RAM consumption will ease, but driver problems might linger during startup—especially if the system relies on non-standard components. Unless you pick a lightweight distro without compositing, you’ll likely notice sluggish performance. Testing with YouTube could be revealing; on my setup Edge handles 4K60 streaming smoothly in VP9, whereas other browsers struggle with lower resolutions. Rotating the screen is probably doable but may cause some inconvenience. I’d suggest avoiding booting from an SD card permanently—it might work short-term but will likely worsen overall speed.
No problem. There are too many obstacles to tackle there. Most of the discussions focused on sharing custom Ubuntu isos for his tablet.
I encountered some issues setting up my Chinese brand tablet on Linux. The BIOS setup seemed to be the main hurdle. You might need to locate touchscreen drivers, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and firmware. Alternatively, try powering on the tablet with a keyboard connected via an OTG cable and pressing the esc key while it starts.