Is there any Linux tablet similar to a surface (programming.dev)

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Looking to draw with a pen straight on the screen, and being able to run kubuntu for example so that I can install aseprite for instance

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[-] l4sgc@programming.dev 15 points 2 years ago

I tried a few different linux distros on various chromebooks, and regardless of if you pick a chromebook or another device, I highly recommend you don't get a device with an arm-based cpu. Pick a 2-in-1 that has a normal x86 processor so you don't have to deal with compatibility issues.

[-] away2thestars@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago

Compatibility with software you mean?

[-] Apostato@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

Software can be hit or miss on ARM processors, but it's getting much better. If you stick to mainstream distros/apps, you're not going to run into many problems. I'm writing this from a 2014 Acer C720 running Debian, and it does it beautifully. This old thing still gets 10 hours of battery life, and I paid less than $100 for it.

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