[plug] Linux on Surface Pro

[Daniel Di Rado]

Russell,

Alternatively, it would be ideal to get it installed during an installfest; the next one is in Bunbury (20 Sept), not sure if that's too far away for you. Perhaps we can do it during the next Cannington Library meetup (6 Oct)?

Regards
Daniel

On 2026-09-06 3:57 PM, Ivan Fetwadjieff via plug wrote:

> 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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