I'm considering a switch to Linux for my operating system, but I have a Samsung touch screen computer. I'm curious if the touch functionality will still work after I make the change from Windows. Anyone have insights or experience with this? Thanks in advance!
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If you're switching from a Windows-based setup, it should generally be fine. I converted an old Dell tablet from Windows to Linux, and the touchscreen works great with both fingers and stylus. Just make sure it's not running Android, as those systems can be tricky.
Is your Samsung device currently running Android? If so, that might complicate things. But if it's on Windows 11, you should be in the clear! It might be worth checking the device manager for support options.
Just try booting from a USB stick to see if the touchscreen works with a live distro. If it doesn't, no big deal—you won’t have made any changes to your system yet.
You might want to check the specific model of your Samsung device. A good way to test compatibility is by booting from a live USB with a Linux distro. That way, you can see if the touchscreen functions without making any permanent changes to your system.
No, it's actually running Windows 11.