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Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by minimaxir »

Interesting that Razer is targeting Linux before macOS. I bought a Logitech mechanical keyboard (G810) and mouse (G502) primarily because they are the only manufacturer that offers first-class drivers for their products on macOS.

EDIT: misread HN headline; article mostly about Linux support on their laptops so comment is somewhat moot.

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Post by tyleo »

I have a 14" Razer laptop from 2016. I am currently running Windows on it, and FWIW I have never been more pleased with a laptop.

I wonder if they will add compatibility for the Razer Core on the Linux side of things.

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Post by danjoc »

minimaxir wrote: post #2

Interesting that Razer is targeting Linux before macOS. I bought a Logitech mechanical keyboard (G810) and mouse (G502) primarily because they are the only manufacturer that offers first-class drivers for their products on macOS. EDIT: misread HN headline; article mostly about Linux support on their laptops so comment is somewhat moot.

This is for running Linux on Razer Blade systems.

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Post by hinfaits »

For readers confused as I was, the Facebook post only says they're "looking at" better Linux support. The author buries in a comment a target for flawless Linux support[1].

But I'd expect if flawless Linux support was actually their goal they'd announce it more prominently, which they did not.

[1]https://www.facebook.com/minliangtan/photos/a.11684295504016...

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Post by danjoc »

tyleo wrote: post #3

I have a 14" Razer laptop from 2016. I am currently running Windows on it, and FWIW I have never been more pleased with a laptop. I wonder if they will add compatibility for the Razer Core on the Linux side of things.

Currently, requires modding the BIOS.

https://insider.razerzone.com/index.php?threads/razer-core-o...

Hopefully, that changes in the future.

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Post by yedpodtrzitko »

minimaxir wrote: post #2

Interesting that Razer is targeting Linux before macOS. I bought a Logitech mechanical keyboard (G810) and mouse (G502) primarily because they are the only manufacturer that offers first-class drivers for their products on macOS. EDIT: misread HN headline; article mostly about Linux support on their laptops so comment is somewhat moot.

Not really - Razer makes devices for gamers, and macOS support for gaming is abysmal - no Vulkan support, poor OpenGL implementation, no VR support... you name it. So focusing on Linux makes more sense for a gaming hardware.

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Post by eikenberry »

minimaxir wrote: post #2

Interesting that Razer is targeting Linux before macOS. I bought a Logitech mechanical keyboard (G810) and mouse (G502) primarily because they are the only manufacturer that offers first-class drivers for their products on macOS. EDIT: misread HN headline; article mostly about Linux support on their laptops so comment is somewhat moot.

I have never seen a mechanical keyboard that required drivers. What abou that Logitech keyboard requires a driver?
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