Show HN: Refining the Linux Tablet Experience – Debian on Surface Go 2 with LTE

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Earlier this year I tried to create my own tablet operating system by installing Debian GNU/Linux on a Microsoft Surface Go tablet. I learned a great deal about what I like about tablets. But I still preferred my iPad Pro, mainly because of its polished user experience. This time I set out to refine my tablet software to replace my iPad.

I am happy with the result so far, ready to show it to HN to be of (possible) inspiration for others.

Very well-written and illustrated article. I wish the Surface Go 2 had a shorter space bar so that the right alt key was under the comma key, and an extra control key under the period key.

Did you consider using sway[1] as your window manager? From what I understand wayland is better equipped to deal with modern displays and touchscreens. (although it is still more complex to do certain tasks like screensharing).

[1] https://swaywm.org

Thanks for this suggestion, to be really honest: I simply didn't know about Sway. At this moment I am experimenting with using the tablet with a Surface Dock, connecting it to different external displays. The way Sway can handle different scale/DPI's per display seems very useful. I will absolutely give it a try!

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