Dell XPS 15 9560

The Dell XPS series is widely considered to be quite Linux friendly. Thus, when my second overpriced Macbook Pro in a row developed annoying hardware problems that required spending stupid money to resolve, I determined that I should switch away from OSX and return to the Linux desktop fold.

Accessories
Some models have touch screens. Some models are 2-in-1 (break apart). I tested on a conventional (non break apart) model with touch screen, however the touch screen has not been tested.

Installation
I wanted to get ZFS root enabled, because from past experience this will save time later. However, the setup is kind of obtuse owing to the need for an initial RAM filesystem (`initramfs`) which creates a bit of a hassle building and upgrading the kernel. The best documentation on this I could find was over here at Funtoo.

Firmware
BIOS version on receipt was  with.

Kernel
Yet to be explored. NVMe support is required to use the hard disk.

Emerge
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Configuration
(Explain any additional configuration or special customization for this hardware platform. Could be anything from BIOS settings to assigning proper media key functionality.)

Example 1
(Example: Do this in order to get these keys working.)

Troubleshooting
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Issue 1
When X happens, Y is how you fix it.

External resources
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