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Well Linux Supported Keyboard and Peripherals? (self.linux_gaming)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by LunchEnjoyer to c/linux_gaming
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Hej hej,

I'm on the lookout for a new keyboard and mouse for my gaming and development sessions on Linux. Was therefore wondering if people here have some experience in this field in terms of recommendations. Personally quite tied to quiet keyboards, i like low-profiles but its not a must. Mainly looking for something that is well supported on Linux and keyboard. Or if anyone has any other nice to have peripherals they want to recommend then I'm all ears!

My keyboard requirements;

  • Must support Nordic ISO layout
  • Must be linear switches or at least quiet keys.
  • Must be 100% or 96% in size

Any tips or recommendations are welcome <3

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You can reprogram individual keys if you need to in Linux, so even if your preferred layout doesn't exist, you can get what you want working.

I personally use Dvorak, and it hasn't really been an issue. That's pretty mainstream though, so YMMV.

Regardless, I've never even considered Linux support for a keyboard. Some parts may not work, like maybe RGB or macro software, but if you don't need that, the basic keyboard should be absolutely fine and you can tune from there with standard Linux layout tweak tools. If your keyboard supports QMK, I think that works on Linux so you can go wild with that if you like.