An In-Depth Overview of Linux Input Device Architecture

wow this is super techy but cool, love how linux keeps stuff modular n open. makes tinkering n learning way easier for everyone.

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The Input Stack on Linux

Let's explore and deobfuscate the input stack on Linux. Our aim is to understand its components and what each does. Input handling can be divided into two parts, separated by a common layer. We’ll try to make sense of all this, one thing at a time, with a logical and coherent approach.