From eec670e464c5d519153313bf278a128c9900cb99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Quad Date: Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:36 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README --- README.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8c18c5f..3ef7bfe 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,6 +6,22 @@ This repo contains the resources I used to get Linux running on my GPD Win 3. Fo ![Photo of GPD Win 3 running Linux](win3-lin.jpg) +# System "requirements" + +As always with Linux, setup will vary from distro to distro. But there's some basics that should be in place regardless of distro: + + - Linux kernel 5.11+ (Saw good improvements to Intel Xe graphics support) + - Mesa version as recent as possible + - If gaming on Steam, set "Proton Experimental" as compatibility tool (Many games fail to launch with any numbered release) + +And last but not least: + + - Patience + +Intel Xe graphics are very recent, and so are the drivers. Regardless of platform. You **WILL** encounter graphical bugs and compatibility issues with games, until Intel irons out their drivers more. + +Surprisingly that's mostly it. Keyboard, gamepad, ports, WiFi, Bluetooth and most other things just work as long as your kernel is recent enough. + # Main issues ## Ignored TDP