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Old 10-08-2016, 07:26 PM   #1
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Installing Linux Mint on a windows tablet

Has anyone installed linux mint on a windows tablet?
I have a Acer Iconia W4-820 that I was thinking of installing Mint on.
 
Old 10-08-2016, 08:22 PM   #2
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Is this a Surface tablet: According to this article it might be possible. The article, though, is about Ubuntu, not Mint:

http://www.geek.com/apps/linux-users...pro-3-1594864/

This thread from the Mint forums might help also: http://www.tomsguide.com/answers/id-...inux-mint.html

I have no way of testing it. I don't think anyone I know has a
 
Old 10-08-2016, 08:53 PM   #3
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This processor and board is a common platform shared by a number of mini computers and tablets. There are a number of web pages devoted to the process. Look for linux atom and maybe Z3740 or better still bay trail.

One example. https://wiki.debian.org/InstallingDebianOn/Asus/T100TA
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