[plug] Linux on Surface Pro

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Hi Russell 
I haven't personally installed Linux on a Surface Pro however if you search online there are plenty of resources.

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=fpas&q=linux+surface+pro&ia=web

https://linuxvox.com/blog/linux-for-surface-pro/

https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface

https://windowsreport.com/install-linux-ubuntu-surface-pro-devices/

My suggestion is that you start off by installing Linux on an old PC or Mac.
That's how I started.

Cheers Ivan 


On Mon, 3 Aug 2026, at 11:26 AM, russell morecroft via plug wrote:
> Good Morning All
> 
> I am after some advice, I am a 60 yr old of limited computer experience who has recently gone across to a Graphene os Pixel 8 due to privacy reasons and not wanting to be tracked via every app, also concerned about security having switched email to Proton.
> 
> The next step I am contemplating is to have my Windows Surface pro changed to Linux, Im lead to believe this will bring my device closer to the same level of security and privacy that I now have on my phone, It would appear that many computer shops do not have the technical ability or experience to adequately carry out this procedure.
> 
> My research  has directed me to this group, can anyone please give me advice on how I should best approach this concern?
> 
> Kind regards
> Russell  
> 
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