Updated: Install Linux on your x86 tablet: 5 distros to choose from

IntroductionNote: Our install Linux on your x86 tablet feature has been fully updated. This article was first published in July 2013.These days, one of the few growth markets for PC devices is the Windows-powered tablet. While they're superficially designed as touch-friendly tablets, they can be converted into 2-in-1 devices with the addition of a plugin keyboard, which allows you to effectively use the tablet as a touch-friendly laptop instead.Most modern hybrids are powered by Intel's Bay Trai