Debian Hardware :: Surface Pro 3 - Running Dual Boot

This is a recollection of my experience using Microsoft Surface Pro 3. I am running Debian Jessie RC1, using the latest linux kernel (as of now, 3.19).

Assume that everything works, except:

- grub2 does not allow to select menu entries without TypeCover/USB Keyboard (Ubuntu had a popup software keyboard in the live CD)
- there is no "right button click" on the touchscreen. Most interfaces use a long press as a right click.
- the touchscreen is sometimes unresponsive, especially when plugging/unplugging the TypeCover;
- cameras don't work (although there is a fix)
- wireless card works 80% of the time only (but the newest marvell firmware from github solves the problem)
- secure boot does not work (need to disable that from the boot menu)
- touchpad gestures don't work (e.g. two fingers scrolling - this is particularly puzzling, as Ubuntu 14.10 live had the touchpad working (including two fingers scrolling) but not the TypeCover)
- touchpad and touchscreen scrolling do not work in certain applications (e.g. in Iceweasel one needs to install an add-on)
- pen works (even when the touchscreen is unresponsive), but only one of three buttons work (with xournal)