From: Jason G. <kil...@gm...> - 2017-05-02 21:02:56
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Hi Mike, We have a list of known devices at [1] which includes some basic software compatibility requirements. It looks like the CTH-490 should be "out of the box" compatible with distributions that ship with at least version 4.4 of the Linux kernel and version 0.16 of the libwacom database. Distributions meeting these requirements include Fedora 24 and 25; Ubuntu 16.04, 16.10, and 17.04; and openSUSE Leap 42.2. I should note, however, that there is a known bug [2] with the Ubuntu's default "Unity" desktop which prevents the control panel from detecting the tablet. If your heart is set on using Unity, you will need to use the command-line based "xsetwacom" utility instead. Distributions which use the GNOME desktop (e.g. Fedora or Ubuntu GNOME) do not suffer from this issue. Additionally, both Unity and GNOME control panels have issues configuring the tablet buttons; it can be worked around, however. [1]: http://linuxwacom.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Device_IDs [2]: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity-control-center/+bug/1575887 Jason --- Now instead of four in the eights place / you’ve got three, ‘Cause you added one / (That is to say, eight) to the two, / But you can’t take seven from three, / So you look at the sixty-fours.... On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 5:00 AM, Mike Blumenkrantz <mic...@gm...> wrote: > Hi, > > I'm looking at getting a tablet which supports pen, touch, and multi touch. > I saw the CTH-490AK, and it seemed like this would fit my needs, but I can't > find any direct confirmation that this device works well under Linux. Does > anyone know whether this is the case? > > Thanks, > Mike > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most > engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot > _______________________________________________ > Linuxwacom-discuss mailing list > Lin...@li... > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linuxwacom-discuss > |