Gaomon Wakes Up from Linux Coma: Official Full-Featured Drivers for Graphic Tablets, No More DIGImend Workarounds Needed

Gaomon, a manufacturer of graphic tablets, has released official Linux drivers for their devices, providing full functionality and features that were previously missing on the platform. This update is significant as Linux users often relied on community-driven solutions or partial support, with limited configuration options and missing features. The official drivers, available on Gaomon's website, offer full tablet configuration support, ring touch support, and advanced customization for buttons, pressure, and tablet behavior. All Gaomon tablet models, including older ones, are supported. This move brings first-party support to Linux users, eliminating the need for reverse engineering or workarounds. The release is a notable development in the Linux ecosystem, where open-source projects like DIGImend and OpenTabletDriver have traditionally filled the gap in hardware support. Gaomon's decision to provide official Linux drivers may encourage other hardware vendors to treat Linux as a first-class platform, enhancing the overall user experience for digital artists, designers, and productivity users.