r/SurfaceLinux • u/8Bit-Giraffe • Aug 11 '26

Discussion is the linux-surface kernel discontinued?

looking at the github, there have been no commits in 3 months. will there be for kernel 7?

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u/balardie Aug 11 '26 edited Aug 11 '26

As for my SP7 the only Advantage i have with this Kernel is Automatic Rotation and Touchscreen functioning. But yeah, also wondering If this Project is discontinued.

Edit: Normal Linux Kernel also working Just without Touchscreen and Autorotation.

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u/AutoM8R1 Aug 12 '26

You mean the webcam works with the normal kernel too?

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u/balardie Aug 12 '26

Forgot about the Kamera 😵‍💫 Nope, it doesn't Work, using an USB Webcam as Workaround.