commit d769565f087121769c69315255b08d11dd431e58522dc714448d019e354f9cc7 Author: erebion Date: Sat Sep 14 13:29:39 2024 +0200 Initial Commit diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a4c30db --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +# Notes on using Debian GNU/Linux on a Dell Venue 8 Pro 5855 + +The following notes assume GNOME is used. + +This is known to work with Debian Testing at the time of writing, other versions are unknown. + +## What Works + +- Display +- Touch +- USB +- Battery +- Audio* +- Bluetooth +- LTE + +Untested: NFC +Unsolved: Camera + +\*requires installing the firmware + +## Fixes + +To get a button to close windows: + +``` +gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.wm.preferences button-layout 'minimize,maximize,close,appmenu' +``` + +Without this, one might get stuck because windows cannot be closed. (Why is there no button for closing windows by default?) + +## Required Packages + +To get sound working, install the required firmware: `firmware-intel-sound` + +Don't forget to reboot after installing it. + +## Other things that might be useful + +Create `.config/environment.d/envvars.conf` and as content use `MOZ_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1`