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Have you ever been disappointed with Linux? (libretechni.ca)
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Personally I haven't. While Linux is imperfect, choosing the right distro makes the rest of the experience straightforward. And with it's whole complexity, I find Linux more user friendly than Windows. Even driver issues, broken shadow file ownership and KDE specifics only made me more confident about my choice to use Linux after I solved everything.

OQB @pixeldaemon@sh.itjust.works

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[–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

I've had that Laptop and ran Arch (and other distros) on it with those working no issue. I've since passed it to a friend who also uses it with Debian and hasn't complained about issues. Are you certain this is a Software issue? Are the TrackPoint and buttons actually plugged in? Do they show up?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

    I haven't ruled out a physical hardware issue. The OS was detecting the device. Its not a USB device, its a PS/2 device which isn't something I work with often. This was a few months ago so don't recall much of what I was tried.

    I've had Endevor then Mint on that device over a few years. I consider myself competent with Linux.

    One of these days I'll make a post and ask for help. Making a Lemmy post that Linux isn't working with a old Thinkpad hardware is like dumping chum in shark infested waters.

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