Open source tablet
Installing and modifying Debian GNU/Linux on Surface Go
Mar. 9, 2020 - Willem L. Middelkoop
For some years now I use a tablet as main computer, I like its versatility. But, most tablets come with a locked down operating system, like iPadOS, Windows 10S or Android. As I like things my own (weird) way, I wondered if I could escape these "software jails" by installing a free operating system on a tablet. It's possible, read along to find out how I escaped!
Continue reading![It might take some time, be patient or take photos :-)](/blog/2020-03-09_making-my-own-tablet-os/images/i_03_It-might-take-some-time-be-patient-or-take-photos_500px.jpg)
![Using the customised operating system on tablet to create content for this blog](/blog/2020-03-09_making-my-own-tablet-os/images/i_16_Using-the-customised-operating-system-on-tablet-to-create-content-for-this-blog_500px.jpg)
![Debian GNU/Linux - The universal operating system](/blog/2020-03-09_making-my-own-tablet-os/images/i_04_Debian-GNU-Linux-The-universal-operating-system_500px.png)
![Installation in progress - note the connected network cable](/blog/2020-03-09_making-my-own-tablet-os/images/i_11_Installation-in-progress-note-the-connected-network-cable_500px.jpg)
![Missing firmware renders hardware unusable during installation](/blog/2020-03-09_making-my-own-tablet-os/images/i_10_Missing-firmware-renders-hardware-unusable-during-installation_500px.jpg)
![You can use another computer to create a bootable USB stick, I used my ThinkPad X1](/blog/2020-03-09_making-my-own-tablet-os/images/i_05_You-can-use-another-computer-to-create-a-bootable-USB-stick-I-used-my-ThinkPad-X1_500px.jpg)