TUXEDO Control Center, TCC, TCC install - Can I install the TUXEDO Control Center on other distributions and computers? - TUXEDO Computers

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Can I install the TUXEDO Control Center on other distributions and computers?

Is the TUXEDO Control Center compatible with all Linux distributions?

The TUXEDO Control Center (TCC) is generally functional on any Linux distribution, but on distributions not based on Ubuntu, certain features might not work seamlessly.

In many cases, TCC is available as a package in the respective repositories of such non-Ubuntu distributions. However, these packages are not maintained by us. A guide for adding repositories for Arch Linux, Fedora, openSUSE, and Ubuntu can be found in a separate article. Since TCC adheres to our open-source philosophy and is licensed under GPL 3.0, it can also be built from source. Instructions are available on GitHub.

Full functionality

On all Linux operating systems that we offer for preinstallation (TUXEDO OS or Ubuntu), full functionality is guaranteed when used on a TUXEDO device.

On other Linux operating systems, full functionality cannot be guaranteed. For optimal compatibility, the following system requirements must be met:

  • Debian-based (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, etc.)
  • Linux kernel version 5.10 or higher recommended
  • Required packages: tuxedo-drivers, libayatana-appindicator3

Can I use the TUXEDO Control Center on a non-TUXEDO laptop?

Depending on the hardware configuration, the TUXEDO Control Center might be usable on non-TUXEDO laptops. However, a TUXEDO laptop is required for full functionality and compatibility.

Why is that?

The differences compared to laptops from other manufacturers lie in certain customizations to the EC (Embedded Controller) firmware, which we make to ensure optimal compatibility with our Linux drivers and TCC.

The TCC enables deep adjustments to hardware behavior (such as our fan control or CPU performance settings), which might not work on devices that are not specifically optimized for it.

The TCC installation does not include a software check to determine whether the computer is a TUXEDO device. However, the best compatibility and functionality can only be guaranteed on a TUXEDO laptop with its customized firmware. Additionally, we cannot provide the same level of support for non-TUXEDO devices as we do for TUXEDO customers.

How do I install TCC on my TUXEDO laptop?

If your TUXEDO laptop is already preinstalled with TUXEDO OS or Ubuntu or has been newly set up using our included WebFAI USB stick, you don’t need to do anything further. Everything is preinstalled and ready to use.

If you choose to perform your own Linux installation, you will need to install the driver packages afterward. This is handled by TUXEDO TOMTE, our in-house configuration service. It detects the TUXEDO device and installs all necessary packages.