Show HN: We just released Arch Linux for the open-source Fydetab Duo tablet

Hey everyone! We’ve just released Arch Linux for the Fydetab Duo.

Github Release: https://github.com/Linux-for-Fydetab-Duo/releases/releases/t....

It’s running on the 6.1 kernel, and we’re super excited to share it with you.

What’s the Fydetab Duo?

For those who don’t know, the Fydetab Duo is an open-source Linux tablet. We’ve made everything open, from the hardware schematics to the U-Boot firmware, and it’s all available on our Wiki if you want to dive in.

Fydetab Duo Wiki: https://wiki.fydetabduo.com/

It doesn’t just run Arch Linux either. Besides the Default FydeOS, you can also run Ubuntu, Debian, and even AOSP. So, it’s a pretty flexible device if you like to tinker with different systems.

As for the hardware, it’s got a 2K screen at 500 nits, a pressure-sensitive stylus (4096 levels), a keyboard with a trackpad, and a stand. Basically, it’s ready for whatever you throw at it—work, creativity, or just exploring different OS setups.

Ask us anything!

We’re here to talk about the Arch Linux release, the Fydetab Duo, and whatever else you’re curious about. Hit us up with your questions—we’re the engineers and product folks behind the project, and we’d love to chat.

Hey, thanks for the questions, really appreciate it!

- Right now, we don’t sell replacement batteries in the online shop. Shipping batteries can be tricky since a lot of couriers treat them as hazardous material. But if there's enough demand in the future, we’ll look into other options for offering replacements.

- Yes, the Fydetab Duo can run without a battery! We’ve tested it, so it’s definitely something you could use for DIY projects if that’s what you’re thinking.

- And yep, our firmware does support libinput, so you're covered there.

- As for dual booting, the easiest method at the moment is to flash another Linux OS onto a MicroSD card and boot from that. We’ve successfully dual-booted Arch and FydeOS using UEFI, and we’re looking into making dual booting from the internal eMMC possible in the future. Also, the Fydetab Duo can take an LTE module, so if you’re after portability, that’s a solid option too.

Let me know if you need more info!

This is awesome! Thannk you for sharing this. Did not know about the FydeTab, I'm going to get one, my Microsoft Surface is on it's last leg and this would be a phenomenal, open source focused and hackable replacement.