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Finally moving to linux, need replacement hardware suggestions (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by to c/linux@lemmy.world
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I used to use linux decades ago, then stopped for multiple reasons. Now, with win 10 eol fast approaching, I have installed Kubuntu 24.04.2 mainly for VR gaming but other gaming and normal pc use as well. I have 2 devices I would like to replace for ones with full linux support(drivers software), unless there are drivers software that are easy to install not requiring compilation from source. The devices are a Microsoft Intellipoint Trackball, basically a thumb driven trackball with at least as many buttons (more is better) as the image shows.

The second device is a Logitec G13

I use this for most of my flat games, and to control my video player. Suggestions for similar hardware or easy fully functional drivers would be appreciated. ie; the g13 has game profiles, stopwatch, clock, system monitor, and a few things I don't use, the trackball has all 7 buttons programmable to anything on the kb and then some.

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[–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago

TY. Will check that as well, and maybe your device as well.

I actually have 2 of those trackballs. First one I bought after about 4 yrs one of the 2 boards inside died so I went and bought another one (they were $99 cdn each, $35 in the states at the time of purchase), it lasted about 4 yrs as well then one of the boards died. The best part was the boards that died were different in each so I pulled em apart and combined the working boards and have been using it since, total this device is about 25 yrs old now

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