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Re: An open-source mouse and trackpad utility for Mac

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Post by eviks » Mon, Jun 26, 2023, 7:06 AM UTC

ktosobcy wrote: post #168

eviks wrote: post #164

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What about 2-4 side mouse buttons? What about wheel left/ right motion? What about optional infinite scroll?

I never used those? I usually preferred keyboard shortcuts so laptop (MPB) with hands on the keyboard + occasional use of touchpad for "movement" was more than enough?

> I never used those?

Sure, but presumably your original question wasn't addressed to yourself? With a better external keyboard you don't have a trackpad, and even with the internal one sometimes it's more convenient to use the more capable tool

Re: An open-source mouse and trackpad utility for Mac

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Post by tambourine_man » Mon, Jun 26, 2023, 11:37 AM UTC

eviks wrote: post #169

tambourine_man wrote: post #167

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I wasn’t discussing mouse acceleration, but it’s just the same. The acceleration curve hasn't changed since 1984, to the best of my knowledge. I don’t see Mac users complaining. Should Apple expend effort to accommodate ex-Windows users? It’s not my call, but I don’t think they should. Regarding the pressing demands, how about a notification system that’s not a compete UX joke or a reliable and simple file sharing so…

You see Mac users complaining, they are right here in this thread, you just choose to dismiss the complaints. Just like you again ignored that Apple also disagrees with you since they fixed this bug And you haven't explained the most important thing- the blocking part, "resources are limited" gives you nothing of substance at this level, you actually need to know the amount of effort involved. How much time is needed…

Ask those Mac users if they're using the platform because their job requires them. You may be surprised.

I haven't ignored that Apple disagrees with me, that's a fact, since they shipped the toggle. I'm arguing how they should spend their developer's time.

>Would a better notification system be developed within that time?

How about basic functionality, like being able to close a notification without some serious mouse gymnastic? That bug is 3 years old.

Or having your music player display how much of the song has been played without requiring a hover, like any sensible music player has done since forever, iTunes included.

Or a System Preferences/Settings that's not a flabbergasting disaster.

Priorities.

Re: An open-source mouse and trackpad utility for Mac

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Post by firecall » Tue, Jun 27, 2023, 9:12 AM UTC

alwillis wrote: post #122

firecall wrote: post #120

Unpopular opinion, but I like the Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard! I try other Mouses but always return to the Apple products. Trying to get other Mouses to have the same acceleration and tracking as you he Magic Mouse eludes me! The thing with the Magic Mouse is the touch sensor on top! Being able to swipe and scroll horizontally and vertically is so ingrained that I miss it when switching. Adding a TouchID sensor to…

> Unpopular opinion, but I like the Magic Mouse I've always liked the Magic Mouse. > The thing with the Magic Mouse is the touch sensor on top! Being able to swipe and scroll horizontally and vertically This is such an underrated feature; I use it constantly. But there's more it can do; Better Touch Tool lets you configure gestures to your heart's content [1]. [1]: https://folivora.ai

I'll check it out, thanks!

Re: An open-source mouse and trackpad utility for Mac

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Post by firecall » Tue, Jun 27, 2023, 9:13 AM UTC

troupo wrote: post #131

firecall wrote: post #120

Unpopular opinion, but I like the Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard! I try other Mouses but always return to the Apple products. Trying to get other Mouses to have the same acceleration and tracking as you he Magic Mouse eludes me! The thing with the Magic Mouse is the touch sensor on top! Being able to swipe and scroll horizontally and vertically is so ingrained that I miss it when switching. Adding a TouchID sensor to…

The only problems I had with magic mouse: - you can't rest your fingers on it. When you use it, you have to keep your finger(s) raised - if an app/game uses middle button, you can't use that

This is true!

I do rest my index finger on the edge, and I do sometimes get a false micro/jerky scroll movement!

Re: An open-source mouse and trackpad utility for Mac

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Post by lujjjh » Tue, Jul 04, 2023, 3:29 PM UTC

kstrauser wrote: post #18

blairbeckwith wrote: post #3

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I’m eager to try this out, but you might also want to check out Steermouse[1], which is a utility it took me years longer to discover than it should have. I’m not sure how it stacks up to this open source project, but it’s definitely been worth the license cost to me over the years. [1] https://plentycom.jp/en/steermouse/

I just installed LinearMouse. It doesn't support the extra buttons on my Logitech MX Vertical mouse, but SteerMouse does. That by itself is worth the license cost for me.

Hello, I'm the author of LinearMouse. It seems that you have both LinearMouse and SteerMouse installed simultaneously. As they have similar functionalities, if one of them captures and processes the side button event, the other may not receive it.