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submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

I got fedora KDE with surface-kernel working but the touchscreen usability is LACKING. is there a way to improve the touch interface?

EDIT: I've come to realize some of my frustration come from the shitty screen protector the dude before me put on the thing. Also downloading KDE-mobile has helped TREMENDOUSLY

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[-] Maiq@piefed.social 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

3 finger swipe switches desktop for me. I keep the desktop switcher widget in my panel for when I use the stylus.

~~What OS are you using?~~ just reread your post. I didnt have a great time on fedora. It was my first OS I tried. Then I went with garuda.

[-] prunerye@slrpnk.net 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Yeah, I agree. "Stuttering" doesn't sound like a touchpad-specific issue. My guess is there's something funny about Fedora, either drivers or kernel flags or default plasma settings, that just isn't playing well with that specific device. I wouldn't be surprised if another distro magically fixes it.

Edit: Or there's a hardware issue. Gnome caused the device to grind to a halt?

[-] HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

It did but I'm using a surface pro 4 with a special surface-kernel to make it work. so it's probably my own fault for playing god.

(Well maybe a lesser god)

this post was submitted on 10 May 2026
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