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Microsoft is making me seriously reconsider using Windows for my Alienware gaming PC.

Does anyone know if there's a version of the Alienware, Steelseries, and Razer control software for Linux?

>>boverm+(OP)
I can't say I've used it personally but I know of OpenRGB[1], which should help with lighting on those types of computer devices. Maybe that might do the trick?

[1] - https://openrgb.org/

>>boverm+(OP)
Be prepared to have a VM and pass through devices to it in order to configure them. "Gamer device" manufacturers easily the worst of the worst when it comes to Linux support.

OpenRGB may provide some relief.

>>zamale+m4
And Windows support, too! "Gamer device" configuration software is 98% a shitshow, the other 2% is just about tolerable.

>>boverm+(OP)
Razer devices work well on Linux, I understand. Can't speak to the other two.

>>mrtran+3d
Yep, I have a Razer mouse and it works fine on Ubuntu/i3, just had to adjust the sensitivity down so it wasn't flinging the pointer around the screen at the slightest touch.

>>zamale+m4
> "Gamer device" manufacturers easily the worst of the worst when it comes to Linux support.

And Windows too. Logitech software is an example of that, their capture software refused to recognize an older functional generation of webcam like C910. It is capable of recording 1080p60 5 years ago. Their older version software (Logitech Webcam Software) no longer works in Windows 10. Tried to use OBS to get it to 60 FPS, nope! Somehow LWS have a secret sauce to get my C910 to record in 1080p60 setting.

And their Logitech G Hub suck balls for my G600. Unfortunately, I couldn't get Logitech Gaming Software (predecessor for G Hub) working in my main computer. Kept throwing up error when I tried to install it. LGS works better for my G600 than G Hub.

>>boverm+(OP)
You may be interested in these FOSS alternatives for Alienware, Steelseries, and Razer control software on Linux:

- AlienFX (https://github.com/trackmastersteve/alienfx): Control Alienware lighting effects on Linux

- rivalcfg (https://github.com/flozz/rivalcfg): CLI tool and Python library to configure Steelseries mice on Linux

- RazerGenie (https://github.com/z3ntu/RazerGenie): Configure Razer devices on Linux, uses OpenRazer

- OpenRazer (https://openrazer.github.io): FOSS driver and userspace daemon for Razer devices on Linux

>>sleibr+W3
I´ve tried to used and it failed to recognize my mouse no matter all the console copy/paste crap I tried.