Choose a kernel
In the Surface Alpha build, Ubuntu is the initial Secure Boot option. linux-surface needs MOK enrollment to boot with Secure Boot. The experimental Gidora kernel in this build lacks a Secure Boot signature. Have your BitLocker recovery key available before changing UEFI settings.
uname -rlspci -nnlsusbPrinters and scanners
Check Store for printing or scanning tools available for your build. With CUPS installed and active, add a printer in Printers and send a test page. For a network printer, verify both devices are on the intended network. Check the queue if a job stalls. Preview a scan before saving it.
lpstat -p -dscanimage -L