Can I put Linux on a Surface RT?

Can I put Linux on a Surface RT?

The hardware and software of Surface RT is locked, so you are unable to run Linux, Ubuntu or Android OS on the tablet unless cracking it.

Can Surface RT install Ubuntu?

Yes: Microsoft recently leaked so-called “golden keys” used to (essentially) disable secure boot on RT devices. This makes it possible to run Ubuntu on RT devices; how to do it would be a nice follow-up question, and there doesn’t seem to be many guides out there.

Can the Surface RT be jailbroken?

Like an iPad, a Surface RT or other Windows RT device can be jailbroken. This removes the protection against running any desktop program not specifically written by Microsoft. Note that jailbreaking your Windows RT device won’t allow you to run any Windows desktop program.

Can Surface RT run Minecraft?

Minecraft is not available for Windows RT. Only apps available in Windows Store can be installed on Windows RT. It’s futile to try anything – no workarounds/utilities will work. Minecraft is not available for Windows RT.

Is it possible to install Linux on Microsoft Surface RT?

This project is about freeing the Microsoft Surface RT from Windows RT and make it ready to install Linux or any other operating system. Current Hardware support: Type-/TouchCover, (Touch-)Screen, USB, SD Card, eMMC, HDMI, Buttons (Vol+/-, PWR, Windows), (UART-A), WiFi, Audio Booting Linux from UEFI is possible. What does this mean?

What is the open Surface RT project?

Open Surface RT Home Welcome to the Open SurfaceRT project. This project is about freeing the Microsoft Surface RT from Windows RT and make it ready to install Linux or any other operating system.

Will the Surface Pro run Ubuntu 13?

The Surface Pro has an Intel i5 machine so hopefully Ubuntu 13.04 will support it of the box, if it does then I’ll get one. Yes: Microsoft recently leaked so-called “golden keys” used to (essentially) disable secure boot on RT devices.

Is there a way to disable UEFI Secure Boot on Surface RT?

Unfortunately, Microsoft does not allow you to disable UEFI secure boot on the Surface RT line of devices, and while there was a working exploit to disable secure boot on Windows 8.0, it has been patched and I don’t believe that there ever was any significant development to make Linux work on these devices.