Let's install OpenSuSE on the GPD WIN
Let's install OpenSuSE on the GPD WIN
What's small and runs Linux?
This video walks through the process of installing OpenSuSE Linux on the GPD WIN handheld gaming device. The GPD WIN is a compact Windows-based handheld that can also run Linux with some configuration.
Prerequisites
Optional Windows BIOS Downgrade
Some configurations may require a BIOS downgrade for optimal Linux compatibility:
- Windows BIOS downgrade files
- GPD WIN Linux Resources
- Hans de Goede's Guide
- GPD WIN Compatibility Status
- BIOS configuration for Linux boot
- Installation media preparation
- Partition setup for the small internal storage
- Touch screen configuration and fixes
- Driver installation for hardware support
- Desktop environment considerations for the small screen
Installation Resources
RPMs, Configs, and Touch Fix
Custom packages and configuration files for the GPD WIN:
Generic Linux Directions
General guidance for Linux on the GPD WIN:
What's Working on Linux
The GNOME project maintains a compatibility list for the GPD WIN:
Topics Covered
The GPD WIN presents unique challenges due to its small form factor and specialized hardware, but with the right configuration, it can run a full Linux desktop experience.