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# Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
## General
* [Where does the name TERES come from? ](intro_name-origin.md )
* [What makes this laptop so different? ](intro_what-is-unique.md )
* [Why does open-source matter so much? ](intro_importance-of-open-source.md )
* [Where are the open-source materials? ](intro_sources.md )
* [How may I contribute to this project? ](../../CONTRIBUTING.md )
* I have a question or feedback that does not constitute opening up a ticket. Where do I go?
* Check out the [user forum ](https://www.olimex.com/forum/index.php?board=39.0 )!
## Hardware
* Where are the design files for a 3D-printed laptop enclosure?
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* A 3D-printed case design has been developed by [Fork Sand, Inc. ](https://www.forksand.com ) and the design files may be found [here. ](https://code.forksand.com/forksand/olimex-teres-case )
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* Are there alternative keyboard options available?
* None are currently available. Please test compatibility, design a 3-D printed keyboard bezel, and it may get implemented!
## Software
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* Does the TERES-I have an upstream mainline kernel? Upstream u-boot?
* "It works with mainline kernel. There is a debian image with mainline u-boot and kernel." [as of linux-image-4.16.0-rc6-arm64]
* References:
* [Olimex Teres-A64: Current Status ](http://linux-sunxi.org/Olimex_Teres-A64#Current_status )
* [Linux mainlining effort ](https://linux-sunxi.org/Linux_mainlining_effort )
* [A64 ](https://linux-sunxi.org/A64 )
* [lkml.org patch ](https://lkml.org/lkml/2018/4/30/288 )
* [Debian bug report ](https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892786 )
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* How do I install operating system _____ ?
* Please reference the [software documentation ](../../SOFTWARE/README.md ) section for details. If your desired operating system is not listed, it is most likely not yet supported. We'd love your help getting it to run on the TERES-I!
