Can You Install Linux on Microsoft Surface?
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For the Linux users out there. Installing Ubuntu on the Surface Pro is highly recommended and very easy to use and install. All that’s necessary for you to have is only a USB drive or perhaps a Micro SD card and you can get started right away with the installation of Linux on your Surface Pro device.

Can I install Linux on a Surface RT?

No user-ready Linux distribution is available on the Surface RT for now.

How do I install Linux on my surface book?

I just set up a dual boot of Windows 10 and Ubuntu 18.04 on my Surface Book.
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Boot to the drive.

  1. Make sure the Surface Pro device is turned off.
  2. Attach a bootable USB storage device.
  3. Hold the volume-down button.
  4. Press and release the power button.
  5. When the Surface logo appears, release the volume-down button.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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