Hey everyone! I recently made the switch from Windows to Fedora for my software development work, and while I find Fedora to be the best Linux distro I've used, I've been encountering some frustrating issues.
Firstly, I'm having major trouble with Bluetooth devices. My mouse and headphones connect perfectly on Windows and macOS, but on Fedora, the headphones often fail to connect, and the mouse sometimes doesn't respond to clicks.
Secondly, the webcam quality is disappointing. I have a Logitech webcam that usually works great, but the video quality in Google Meet and other apps is poor, often coming out washed out or showing a white screen in the browser.
Another issue I'm facing is with GNOME glitches, especially regarding window management and screen sharing; it's been pretty inconsistent and feeds often look jittery.
Lastly, I'm confused about package management—specifically when to use Flatpak versus RPM or tar.gz files, as it seems complicated to install software on Linux compared to Windows.
I really love Fedora, but these problems are becoming a hassle while I work from home. Any insights or tips would be much appreciated!
3 Answers
For your Bluetooth issues, have you tried using V4L (Video4Linux) for your webcam? It might give you better control. Also, how does your camera perform on Jitsi? I’ve heard it works better than Google Meet sometimes!
If you're experiencing these glitches, it might be a good idea to report them directly to Fedora. Check out their bug filing guidelines to get those issues recognized. Better to get the feedback into the system!
Thanks for the link! I’ll file a bug once I confirm it’s not just my setup causing the problems.
When it comes to installing apps, you should definitely use RPM for important applications like browsers or development tools, while less critical apps can go for Flatpak. This helps keep your system running smoothly!
Got it, I'll focus on RPM for the essentials. Thanks for the clarity!
I haven't tried Jitsi yet, but that sounds promising! I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the suggestion!