Re: Debian on Dell XPS 15
On Fri, 25 Dec 2015, Dwijesh Gajadur wrote:
> Hi everyone..I am going to get a new Dell XPS 15 laptop. I want to know if
> I will be able to install and use Debian on it properly without getting any
> issues.
A new Dell XPS 15 will be Intel Skylake-based. Unless you are feeling
extremely lucky, update it to the very latest BIOS/UEFI *BEFORE* you even
attempt to install Debian.
Also, you likely benefit from keeping that firmware up-to-date for a while
yet. If you cannot flash updates from Linux, keep a Windows partition
around to do it.
You have been warned.
(BTW, the above applies to any Intel Skylake-based system you want to run
Debian on).
> Has anyone ever used Debian on Dell XPS 15 laptop? Please share your
> experience.
You may have to boot with the kernel parameter 'intel_idle.max_cstate=0' if
you experience crashes. This will drain the battery a bit more, though.
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