Need to find a mouse compatible with Linux

[KudosMatrix7]

My dad supposedly got a new Logitech mouse and discovered that Logitech mouses aren't compatible with Linux

[notabug]

My Logitech M570 wireless mouse works just fine with every Linux distro I've tried. Other Logitech trackball type mice have worked just as well. Someone else will have to help you discover why your dad's Logitech mouse isn't working with Linux.

[blackpaw]

Yeah, I've never heard of any recent mouse not working with linux. The interfaces are bog standard these days, if USB all HID devices.

We need the specific model of the mouse and how its connected - almost certainly USB.

In regards to your actual question - "What mouse is compatble with linux", basically any modern USB mouse.

[whatthefunk]

Using a Logitech right now. Did he actually try it or did he just look at the packaging? The package probably says that its only compatible with Windows and Apple, but it should work with Linux too.

[oshunluvr]

Piling on...

...I've yet to run into a mouse that didn't work. USB, wireless, bluetooth, even PS..

[Snowhog]

I'll speak out of hand here, but if it's a 'standard' three-button mouse, it will work. If it's a fancy 'many-button' mouse, then there could be issues getting it fully configured.

[Detonate]

Another thought, some of these devices come with an installation CD which of course contains a Windows executable file. If you insert the CD, the program on the disk will not run, so an end user might think they can't install the device in Linux.

[HalationEffect]

My Logitech "Marathon" M705 wireless mouse is almost (*) completely functional in Kubuntu without my having had to configure anything. Just plugged it in and it worked.

(*) The third thumb button (button 10 (of 10)) doesn't seem to be recognised. However, because I almost never use the two thumb buttons that do work, I'm not much concerned about the one that doesn't. Everything else about the mouse works just fine, including the tilt-wheel.

[oshunluvr]

I'll speak out of hand here, but if it's a 'standard' three-button mouse, it will work. If it's a fancy 'many-button' mouse, then there could be issues getting it fully configured.

A while ago I would have agreed with this totally, but since 2010 or so my mouse has been fully configured right out of the box. It's got the tilt-wheel and two extra buttons.

[dmeyer]

I have a Logitech Performance MX. To configure the non-standard buttons you can use Easystroke. It is in the repos. The only thing you might have an issue with is a lack of easy DPI switching. You could try try combining lomoco and Easystroke for pretty much the same experience as you'd have on Windows.

[weha]

I had plenty trouble with newer kernels until I found this Logitech mouse/keyboard combo, which is cheap and the specs. state support for Linux kernels 2.6 and above. (Works off USB)

[joneall]

Should I take it that any trackball will also work? I'm thinking about the Kensington Orbit with scroll ring.

[DoYouKubuntu]

My dad supposedly got a new Logitech mouse and discovered that Logitech mouses aren't compatible with Linux

Since when?!

I've used NOTHING but Logitech trackballs...FOREVER...and have never had a single issue with them not working with Linux. My current trackballs are the M570 Wireless, and they work just fine.

[claydoh]

Do we all realize that we are all necroposting here?

[joneall]

Do we all realize that we are all necroposting here?

Huh?

Also, Can I assume that Logitech touchpads will also work out of the box?