https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux

Archlinux on the Microsoft Surface Pro 3
https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux

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Archlinux on the Microsoft Surface Pro 3

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux
• Owner: nuclearsandwich
• Fork: true (rubiojr/surface3-ubuntu-trusty)
• Created: 2014-08-13T17:18:44.000Z (over 10 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2021-09-30T15:03:27.000Z (about 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-02T15:08:26.333Z (3 months ago)
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• Size: 145 KB
• Stars: 70
• Watchers: 18
• Forks: 4
• Open Issues: 21
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  • Readme: README.md

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README

        
# Surface Pro 3 Documentation

Archlinux on the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.

## Hardware

* [ ] [Type Cover 3][#4]

  * [ ] keyboard

  * [ ] trackpad

* [x] Bluetooth [*working with recent firmwares*][#5]

* [x] Touch screen with multitouch support

* [x] [N-trig touch pen][#8] need configuration tips

* [x] [Built-in microphone][#3]

* [x] [Speakers][#3]

* [x] [Headphone jack][#3]

* [x] Wifi *Works* but [issues with resume from hibernate][#2]

* [ ] Cameras *not working at all*

* [x] MicroSD reader

* [x] [MiniDisplay Port][#1]

* [x] [Docking station][#20]

* [ ] [Suspend to RAM][#6]

* [ ] [Suspend to SSD][#2]

## Software

* [x] [Full disk encryption][#7]

* [ ] HiDPI Support

* [ ] Multitouch gestures

* [ ] Onscreen Keyboard

* [ ] Rotation recognition and action

[#1]: https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux/issues/1

[#2]: https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux/issues/2

[#3]: https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux/issues/3

[#4]: https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux/issues/4

[#5]: https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux/issues/5

[#6]: https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux/issues/6

[#7]: https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux/issues/7

[#8]: https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux/issues/8

[#20]: https://github.com/nuclearsandwich/surface3-archlinux/issues/8

## Reading

@Vistaus has some great how-tos at https://github.com/Vistaus/surface3-arch-antergoslinux

@rubiojr's work on Ubuntu https://github.com/rubiojr/surface3-ubuntu-trusty

@rubiojr's kernel https://github.com/rubiojr/surface3-kernel

### Reddit

**Ubuntu 14.04 on the Surface Pro 3 Reddit Thread**

http://www.reddit.com/r/SurfaceLinux/comments/2bhfk5/ubuntu_1404_on_the_surface_pro_3_thread/

**Thread on the Surface Pro 1**

http://www.reddit.com/r/SurfaceLinux/comments/2b1hf6/running_ubuntu_1404_on_surface_pro_1_full_time/

**Ubuntu subreddit**

http://www.reddit.com/r/Ubuntu/comments/26lvqc/ubuntu_on_the_surface_pro_3/

### Kernel related

**Type Cover 2 bug**

https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=64811

### Hardware

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft+Surface+Pro+3+Teardown/26595

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8077/microsoft-surface-pro-3-review

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8037/microsoft-surface-pro-3-hands-on-display-performance-preview

https://origin-www.marvell.com/wireless/avastar/88W8897/ (wifi+bt+nfc chip?)

http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Drivers/mwifiex