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Re:Linux touchpad like a MacBook Pro, May 2020 update by bzb3 on Tuesday May 05, 2020 @11:28AM (#23081062)
It is mostly software, but it's not Microsoft's fault, because they do not make the hardware and are not expected to write the drivers for it.
Re:Linux touchpad like a MacBook Pro, May 2020 update by whywhywhywhy on Tuesday May 05, 2020 @11:39AM (#23081205)
Surface trackpads feel very close to Apple ones these days so it's down to OEMs.

Although at this point I'd argue Microsoft should be forcing a minimum level of experience on all Windows devices and providing the software tools and hardware guidance needed to get there.

Re:Linux touchpad like a MacBook Pro, May 2020 update by the_hoser on Tuesday May 05, 2020 @11:55AM (#23081399)
The only way that works is for Microsoft to refuse to license Windows to manufacturers that don't meet those standards, and you're not going to catch them refusing to make a sale.
Re:Linux touchpad like a MacBook Pro, May 2020 update by wlesieutre on Tuesday May 05, 2020 @11:45AM (#23081272)
Windows is providing more of the touchpad software now, but you still have to depend on manufacturers to be compatible with it:

https://www.howtogeek.com/286905/what-is-a-precision-touchpa...

Re:Linux touchpad like a MacBook Pro, May 2020 update by rconti on Tuesday May 05, 2020 @12:07PM (#23081559)
I guess that's our answer. They'd rather say "not our fault" than even try to solve it?