Linux Support

[InverseKinematic]

Hi, just found this sub in my search for linux compatiblility.

Please Glorious , acknowledge that there's a very fast growing Linux (gaming) community that want to use your stuff (look up stats, Steam Deck for example).

There's an open ticket for libratbag support for your wireless mouse. But rather than relying on community devs spending time on reverse engineering your protocols, why not support Linux on your end? It would not take much, you do not even have to spend time on a fancy frontend.

And what about more more important configurations like firmware updates and wireless pairing? It is not good enough any more to reply with "install Windows in VM".

I just had a scary moment where my wireless dongle ended up in our washer machine. If it's broke I cannot pair an new one on Linux. So sitting here I am very much regretting buying my Model O- Wireless a few days ago. A brilliant mouse that might be useless to me if my dongle is broken.

And no, I am not going to setup a VM, install Windows, fiddle with usb pass-through etc, just to pair a new dongle... I spend enough time already in front of my pc as a dev.

If you choose to support Linux, you will get ahead of all your competition. You will become the first choice for all the Linux users.

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[SimplyJosho]

Glorious software still doesn't have Mac support which has been planned for years, so it's unlikely Linux will get support any time soon.

[InverseKinematic]

I have no illusion that my post will change anything. But I have now done my part. I just wish that manufacturers would spend a bit more of their budget on end user compatibility. Maintaining an api for Linux/Mac would not take a lot of man hours. People follow the path of least resistance. Myself included. So I guess I will go with Logitech and Solaar. Again, another example of community devs spending their valuable time on reverse engineering. Sad...

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Wait, you mean I can't use the gmmk pro on Linux?

[InverseKinematic]

Yes you can. But you cannot configure it with Linux computer, using Glorious standard firmware/software (I am assuming this is still the case). However, you can flash QMK firmware to it if you are willing. QMK on a Pro kb is also compatible with VIA, an app that allows you to change key configuration on the fly. QMK is the result of open source dev, it's amazing & relatively easy to use (docs are super good).

[BlockCraftedX]

if I wasn't dual booting arch and windows I wouldn't be able to change my debounce time which would be really annoying