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submitted 2 weeks ago by ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

I never really see hardware lacking Linux support mentioned, which got me caught by surprise when a computer with a Broadcom network card couldn't use the card. What other hardware don't work with Linux?

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[-] sangeteria@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

There's this printer that I wanna use for my job but when I went through the process of connecting it the driver wasn't listed among the massive amount of options. So I gotta print using a work computer instead of my laptop 😪

[-] MangoPenguin 2 points 2 weeks ago

Often the hotkeys on laptops for screen brightness, mute, etc will either not work or be wonky, on my HP Elitebook on Debian distros the brightness keys both mute the speakers instead, they work fine on Fedora though.

[-] ATS1312@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Is there a broadcom firmware package you need to install? I have NEVER gotten away with neglecting that step on a broadcom card.

[-] Crazyslinkz@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

I had issues with brand new hardware. Had to use testing on debian to get proper resolution.

[-] tobylemming@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

The touchpad in the Lenovo 300e is not supported; although the touchscreen does work. I use mouse which is fine most of the time, but it would be nice if the touchpad would be supported one day.

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