Microsoft's Surface Go, a 2-in-1 detachable tablet laptop, was a marvel of power and portability but it doesn't meet the system requirements needed to run Windows 11. But what about the latest Ubuntu release? Rich shares his experience buying a used Surface Go cheap and getting it work with Ubuntu Linux including support for the Surface Go's stylus pen and eraser. Can Linux make an old machine new again?

Starring Sarah Lane and Richard Stroffolino 

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Highlights

Surface Go (1st Generation)

- Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y

- 8GB RAM

- 128GB SSD

- I would not recommend the base model with 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage

- Price new $399

- Price used at Goodwill: $80

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