Re:A new wave of Linux applications
by selfhoster11 on Wednesday February 16, 2022 @05:28PM
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Not parent, but I use a trackball. Apparently adding a plain scroll wheel onto one is rocket science or something, based on the prices.
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There’s tons of trackballs with wheels. Both CST Lasertrac and Kensington Expert Mouse have them.
Re:A new wave of Linux applications
by selfhoster11 on Wednesday February 16, 2022 @06:59PM
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The Expert Mouse costs a lot, lot more than a simple trackball. And my subjective feeling is that it's actually less ergonomic than the cheaper Logitech I've got.
Re:A new wave of Linux applications
by voltaireodactyl on Wednesday February 16, 2022 @10:13PM
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If you’re open to spending about the same (about $10 more), then the Logitech MX Ergo might be exactly what you’re after.
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-ergo-wireles...
Re:A new wave of Linux applications
by selfhoster11 on Thursday February 17, 2022 @03:45AM
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I cannot use that kind of trackball. It relies on actuation with my thumbs, and it hasn't worked out very well in the ones I tried. I prefer "ambidextrous" ones with the ball in the middle.
Re:A new wave of Linux applications
by voltaireodactyl on Thursday February 17, 2022 @04:44AM
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Well for the record then this is my jam and I cannot express how much I love it: https://www.rtings.com/mouse/reviews/elecom/huge-m-ht1drbk
There’s also the slightly smaller Deft Pro (https://switchandclick.com/elecom-deft-pro-review/) which I also own and use for travel — it has a superior scroll wheel and therefore may be a superior choice for you.
For me the Huge has a perfect form factor that outweighs all else.
On mac I use steermouse to map the buttons.
I promise to stop being a trackball pusher now.
Re:A new wave of Linux applications
by selfhoster11 on Thursday February 17, 2022 @06:51AM
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That Elecom is reasonably priced. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Maybe GameBall[1]. It have 6 buttons and vertical and horizontal scroll.