MajestixJun 19, 2024

Why do you have to install Usb-Drivers on Windows, but I never had to do it on Linux?

https://lemmy.world/post/16700617

Why do you have to install Usb-Drivers on Windows, but I never had to do it on Linux? - Lemmy.World

On my Job I regularly have to install Windows PCs and sometimes even install the USB Drivers for Mouse and Keyboard to work. Why dont I have to do that on Linux ever? Seems weird not to have them installed on Windows.

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Because many 3rd party hardware providers are lazy, while Linux maintainers are not.

Ms provides a way to have drivers deployed over their windows update channels when needed but the hardware provider has to do it.

Linux allows basically anyone to provide a driver.

Jun 19, 2024 at 12:49pmWeb