The build quality is fantastic, it runs linux extremely well and dat display. In general you should follow the xps 9360 wiki page, almost everything applies for the 8th gen model as well. The best 2016 dell xps linux laptop linux commonly used. Dells skylake xps, precision workstations now come with. The updated model now sports a skylake based intel processor and a. Dells skylake xps, precision workstations now come. So, through fadt table for xps, the correct value are 0xb20x73 instead of macs 0x0cf90x64. Contribute to sysclxps9350macos development by creating an account on github. If you dont understand something i encourage you to look up more detailed guides on specific topics in the guide for a better understanding of it or post questions here its also possible i wasnt clear enough at some points and will try to clarify if someone.
Let me begin by saying if you are reading this article considering whether or not to purchase the dell xps 9350 skylake revision to run linux, just do it. When waking from sleep, about 50% of the time the wifi wont connect. The simplest solution ive found is a short alias to shutdown, they restart the wifi. I just got this xps 2015 skylake from dell outlet australia which was marked as as new. Dell xps developer edition now available with ubuntu.
If nothing happens, download github desktop and try again. Skylake cpu updates for dell xps and asus zenbook ux303. Is there a reason why the topspec xps skylake isnt available with linux, ie project sputnik. Installing linux on the dell xps 2016 9350 skylake revision. I didnt bother looking into getting around this as i just. Can i buy the windows version and then install linux on it and have everything work.
The laptop is available in both a standard edition with windows installed as well as a developer edition which only differs in that it comes with ubuntu installed as well as the broadcom wifi card replaced with an intel wifi card. Mar 22, 2016 dells xps, introduced earlier this year, may be the best notebook of 2015. Aug 09, 2016 only arch linux and debian, however, are capable of running on the 512mb model. Installing linux on the dell xps 2016 9350 skylake. Dell to ship xps developer edition linux laptop with skylake. While i like the front led indication of charge status, its way too bright and in your face. Dell is releasing three new models of slick xps developer edition that will be available with ubuntu os and 7th generation core processors in the u. First thing i did was to log into windows without using a microsoft account, rather creating a local account. It is a refurbished model with core i56200u skylake cpu, 8gb lpddr3, 128gb m. It got delivered in the second week of december and if you follow its foss on facebook, you might have seen the live unboxing. Superthin project sputnik xps laptops from dell with ubuntu and intel skylake chips should be just around the corner.
Installing linux mint on an xps 9350 thomas hunter ii. According to dell, as new means that a tech may have modified. In fact, it will be the only compact linux laptop using a skylake chip from the top five pc makers in the world. Okay,before the topic, lets have a short look at below video about if the dell xps is the best linux laptop. Your os of your choice can finally work on laptops with intels kaby lake chips. If one decides to go with a fresh install, what additional packagesdrivers need to. Generation mit einem vorinstallierten ubuntusystem. As you can see, the core i5 model of xps achieves a sky diver score of 3,482, which puts it firmly above older generations of laptops, and very close to. Dell recently refreshed its popular xps with new hardware to bring it up to date with current cpu and storage offerings. Its a download list from dell, i cant find it anymore.
Only arch linux and debian, however, are capable of running on the 512mb model. Written by michael larabel in hardware on 11 april 2016 at 06. A lot for a linux user to like standout hardware, but how good is it in real life for a linux user. Dells skylake xps, precision workstations now come with ubuntu preinstalled. Ill continue to update this page for reference as more issues get addressed. Power on your notebook and press f12 to get into the bios.
From what i have read on linux wireless, bcm4350 driver is queued to be included in kernel 4. Before you install debian, you should upgrade to the latest bios update from dell. Dell xps kaby lake developer edition features the same form factor of. Dells ubuntuflavored skylake xps to ship soon digital. Dells skylake xps, precision workstations now come with ubuntu preinstalled some of the best laptops weve testednow with linux. Linux support for the dell xps 9343 2015 model major.
The original won our editors choice award, impressing us with its excellent battery life, beautiful display, and. The updated model now sports a skylakebased intel processor and a. Linux support is terrible on the new dell xps 2015 reddit touchpad does not respond to taptoclicks in i2c mode in ubuntu 15. I experienced a similar problem on my dell xps 9360 the kaby lake cpu succeeded the skylake cpu on the 9350. If youre already in linux, believe it or not you ll still need that exe.
Dr if you need a working kernel config, you can also get my 4. Installing linux on the dell xps 2016 9350 skylake revision let me begin by saying if you are reading this article considering whether or not to purchase the dell xps 9350 skylake revision to run linux, just do it. But im fairly certain that my opinions might change in the future. In order to get the installer to boot i had to disable secure boot. In the past months ive been switching many linux distros on dell xps 9350.
Oct 12, 2015 in the past months ive been switching many linux distros on dell xps 9350. The 2016 dell xps developer edition laptop is wonderful. Did it install anyway because kaby lake is backwardscompatible with skylake, and then you updated to a newer kernel. If youre already in linux, believe it or not youll still need that exe. I am currently testing fedora 24 on my dell xps skylake, and thats what i used to create the bootable microsd drive for the pine 64. Dell xps kaby lake is the best laptop for linux users cio. I tried to make this guide simple but with a fair amount to make it easy for more people to join in on the hackintosh goodness. Sharing my feel and experience about dell xps kaby lake ubuntu edition after using it for over three months. Though it is an expensive laptop, i would say it is definitely worth the money. The xps developer edition will be the only dedicated, thinandlight.
The dell xps early 2018 9370 is the fifthgeneration model of the xps line. This is a video on how to upgrade the ssd in a dell xps 15 9550, 9560 or xps skylake and kaby lake the same procedure will work on dell xps. Dell xps 2015 skylake infinity display owners thread. I have a 2014 xps 9333 developer edition, with ubuntu 15. Download and install the latest drivers, firmware and software. Download an updated linuxfirmware deb package and install.
The dell xps 2016 9350 is the thirdgeneration model of the xps line. Its sometimes referred to as dell xps 2016, even though it was released in late 2015. Try linux on kaby lake chips with dells new xps dells slick xps developer edition will be available with ubuntu os and 7th generation core processors on oct. It definitely has coil whine, but its not too bad for me. For a while ive been wondering if apple insists on using the marketing word retina because their screens have lower resolution than the competition. Dell to ship xps developer edition linux laptop with skylake dell is offering discounts on older xps developer edition models with broadwell as it prepares to. The best 2016 dell xps linux laptop linux commonly.
The new dell xps with skylake should measure about 12. The default ubuntu install works pretty smoothly, albeit without wifi or working suspendresume. Once i have prepared a partition in the hard drive, i proceeded with the installation using a bootable usb stick but i cant go beyond the choose og the language, since the laptop cant find enough space to install. To summarize, lets see the good, the bad and the ugly of dell xps ubuntu edition. Manjaro budgie, manjaro xfce, antergos, manjaro kde. I recently purchased a dell xps 9350 in a good deal.
This will be my primarily work laptop and i will also have to run a corporate windows machine in a vm. But my bluetooth was pretty bad, but with the download from dell and your commands, it works perfect now. And, at less than three pounds, you can carry and code with it anywhere. All drivers are already inside the kernel, so everything works on first boot. As i found little help about this online i figured id write a summary piece about my recent experience in installing gentoo linux on a dell xps 9350 edit. And so far the xps seems way more attractive than the new lenovo skylake laptops e. I then used microsofts amazing browser edge to download firefox. Well, for those who suffer from a reboot issue, finally figure out the reason. The dell xps 9370 laptop with the components described below has been awarded the status of. The dell xps 9360 laptop with the components described below has been awarded the status of. The macbook pro has a resolution of 2560x1600 for a. I know i did this at one point, but i cant for the life of me figure out where i got it from. For the many that have been asking in recent months about benchmarks of the dell xps 15 skylake laptop, unfortunately, it doesnt look like well have inhouse linux tests of.
Initially, i tried arch linux arm, but it lacked wireless drivers for edimax out of box. Dell to ship xps developer edition linux laptop with. It has been a few days, i still couldnt get the wireless card working. However, it seems impossible to download the image from the dell support website. The most convenient way to install arch linux is by disabling secure boot secure boot disable. I am considering purchasing a dell xps and am wondering if anybody has any distro working on the new skylake models released last month. Just like the older versions 9333, 9343, 9350, and 9360 it is available in. Dell will ship xps developer edition project sputnik. Apr 16, 2019 as far my experience goes, i am fairly impressed with dell xps ubuntu edition. During black friday sale last year, i took the bullet and ordered myself a dell xps with the new intel kaby lake processor. Dells project sputnik laptops have attained something of a cult status with a segment of linux users since their introduction in 2012. Ubuntu, lubuntu, xubuntu, ubuntu mate, ubuntu budgie, mx linux arch based.
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