Re: [Linuxwacom-discuss] Tablet Support

[Mike B. <mic...@gm...>]

Hey,

Thanks for your reply. I saw the device list that you linked, but I wasn't
sure if the AK model was included in the general listing. Also good to know
about the issue you linked.

Thanks again,
Mike

On Tue, May 2, 2017, 5:02 PM Jason Gerecke <kil...@gm...> wrote:

> 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
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>
> 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
> >
> >
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