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Linx 1010b - Debian Setup

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Debian Setup - Linx 1010b Download the net install iso firmware-10.4.0-amd64-i386-netinst.iso from cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/multi-arch/iso-cd/ This already contains bootia32.efi so flash it to a USB drive with the program of  choice, Balena Etcher or gnome-disks work nicely. Then proceed to install Debian  on you Linx 1010b, you will need usb wlan for this as the internal wireless card  will not work until the system is fully installed. Once Debian is installed update  it, I installed the Mate desktop as it suits my needs and is low on resources. To get the touchscreen aligned in the system and in lighdm follow my guide here https://djh66.blogspot.com/2019/06/linx-1010b-remove-all-signs-of-w10.html To get the battery & power functioning. Install "Mainline" GUI for updating the kernel. mainline_1.0.11.0000_amd64.deb https://github.com/bkw777/mainline https://github.com/bkw777/mainline/releases install this and then update the kernel to the
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Linx 1010B remove all signs of W10 - Install Linux Distro!

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Some time ago about 3 months-ish, I decided to wipe out Windows 10 from my Linx 1010B and install a Linux Distribution. I have not written this for anyone that wishes to dual boot with Windows. I found many guides and useful information when searching around, however, I identified that Fedora and its Spins will install out of the box. There is no requirement to re-spin the ISO or add bootia32.efi to the ISO. I have no intention of ever putting Windows back on the device    ;) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Installing Fedora Cinnamon Spin - Linx 1010B *Download the ISO - https://spins.fedoraproject.org/en/cinnamon/ then verify the checksum. *Make a boot-able USB , in Windows, Mac or Linux use https://www.balena.io/etcher/ * Use the USB to a run live environment so you can test your hardware. *You might need a USB WiFi dongle for internet access as there are some issues using the rtl7823BS onboard WLAN card. (Note - occasio
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