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Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by ChuckMcM »

eikenberry wrote: post #9
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?

Keyboard drivers provide additional support for controlling LED backlight color (many of them are RGB per key) and for managing 'macro' keys which send bulk key sequences.

Both features are popular in the gaming community. But they are also useful in other ways, I've got a mod which blinks the F11 key when I've got a meeting/appointment coming up (for example)

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by dubcanada »

breul99 wrote: post #22
iotscale wrote: post #20

Well, I think I'll refrain from buying razer because of this: https://mobile.twitter.com/internetofshit/status/83665111681...

This is for their razor blade laptop, are you really going to avoid their entire line up because of that?

This isn't even the laptop, it's for Razer Synapses which is their cloud mouse/keyboard settings program. This is literally nothing to do with their laptop line up.

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by justicezyx »

I think the developer community right now is siganificant enough to offer a meaningful market for smaller shop like Razer. If they manage to deliver a relatively well-built (not to the level of apple, something close to xps or thinkpad), with solid linux integration, slightly expensive (like 10% over the mass market models with equivalent hardware spec), I will buy for sure.

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by minimaxir »

ChuckMcM wrote: post #21
eikenberry wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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

Keyboard drivers provide additional support for controlling LED backlight color (many of them are RGB per key) and for managing 'macro' keys which send bulk key sequences. Both features are popular in the gaming community. But they are also useful in other ways, I've got a mod which blinks the F11 key when I've got a meeting/appointment coming up (for example)

> I've got a mod which blinks the F11 key when I've got a meeting/appointment coming up (for example)

Huh, that's a clever idea. I should look into that!

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by rohall »

danjoc wrote: post #18
rohall wrote: post #15

This is great! I picked up a Razer 2016/1060 a couple months ago and have been running Ubuntu on it since then. There's been a few issues, but overall it's been a great machine to transition to after a decade of Mac usage. If you're interested, it will require a bit of configuration (and even then its not 100% perfect just yet). See here for a list of issues/solutions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jI2jlVi1V0H8…

Ohhh, nice doc :D Looks like you found a few solutions that I haven't. Thanks for sharing!

No problem! Just to be clear, I can't take credit for the content of the doc or starting it, but I've found it very useful.

If you have a solution / issue that isn't listen - please add it as a comment on the doc :).

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by dumbass1 »

breul99 wrote: post #22
iotscale wrote: post #20

Well, I think I'll refrain from buying razer because of this: https://mobile.twitter.com/internetofshit/status/83665111681...

This is for their razor blade laptop, are you really going to avoid their entire line up because of that?

They use Synapse for everything now, you can't use any of their peripherals or do anything to the local hardware (even on the blade) without their bullshit cloud service.

Re: Razer targets perfect Linux support

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Post by MegaButts »

justicezyx wrote: post #24

I think the developer community right now is siganificant enough to offer a meaningful market for smaller shop like Razer. If they manage to deliver a relatively well-built (not to the level of apple, something close to xps or thinkpad), with solid linux integration, slightly expensive (like 10% over the mass market models with equivalent hardware spec), I will buy for sure.

I don't own a Razer, although I've been thinking about buying one. My understanding is they're top notch, maybe even on par with Apple, if you get one without issues. They have above-average defect rates and way-below-average customer support. If you check out forums or /r/razer you'll find some people gushing over their laptops, and many complaining about support.
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