Linux touchpad like a Macbook: goal worth pursuing?
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Linux touchpad like a Macbook: goal worth pursuing?
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Re: Linux touchpad like a Macbook: goal worth pursuing?
#2If someone could actually make this, I would gladly pay an annual subscription to access it. Almost the only reason I'm still buying MacBooks is because of the touchpad, and if I could get that on Linux I probably would just switch to a normal PC.
Re: Linux touchpad like a Macbook: goal worth pursuing?
#3Am I the only one who prefers the nipples on thinkpads?
Re: Linux touchpad like a Macbook: goal worth pursuing?
#4I used to care a lot about this kind of things about two years ago when I switched from mac to linux. But to be honest, you just kind of get used to it after a while and its not really that much of a deal breaker anymore. I spend most of my time in terminals, and I use i3wm so most of my workflow doesnt involve using the touchpad at all. The only use case i have for it is when using chrome, but even so theres vimium and similar things to help you navigate around without leaving your keyboard.
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#5I care! We need this.
Re: Linux touchpad like a Macbook: goal worth pursuing?
#6Am I the only one who prefers the nipples on thinkpads?
Uuuuuuhhhhh... Wut? You use that?
Re: Linux touchpad like a Macbook: goal worth pursuing?
#7Am I the only one who prefers the nipples on thinkpads?
No, but you are probably in the minority.
I have one on the Dell laptop I'm using (which also has a touchpad). Once in a while I try to use it, but I find it almost impossible control with any kind of precision. Changing the sensitivity doesn't help much.
I first tried that device on the first Thinkpads that had it, back in the 90's or whenever it was. I have always had the same reaction to it.
How do you use it? Is this just a matter of getting used to it, and if it is, how long does it take?
Re: Linux touchpad like a Macbook: goal worth pursuing?
#8The touchpad on my macbook pro is just such an amazing feature, so intuitive. So 'just right' ... and consider that it's a primary form of interface.
Everybody should be doing this yesterday, it's one of the most obviously good things going.
Re: Linux touchpad like a Macbook: goal worth pursuing?
#9If someone could actually make this, I would gladly pay an annual subscription to access it. Almost the only reason I'm still buying MacBooks is because of the touchpad, and if I could get that on Linux I probably would just switch to a normal PC.
Same here, I would gladly pay a subscription or send a generous donation to the Kickstarter if it happens.
Re: Linux touchpad like a Macbook: goal worth pursuing?
#10Am I the only one who prefers the nipples on thinkpads?
No, but you are probably in the minority. I have one on the Dell laptop I'm using (which also has a touchpad). Once in a while I try to use it, but I find it almost impossible control with any kind of precision. Changing the sensitivity doesn't help much. I first tried that device on the first Thinkpads that had it, back in the 90's or whenever it was. I have always had the same reaction to it. How do you use it? Is…
Using a concave rubber top to the TrackPoint helps me greatly.