Request for Arch Linux Drivers and software for Acer Products

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Dhiraj_42919
Dhiraj_42919 Member Posts: 1 New User

Hello Acer Team and Community,

I am writing to request official driver support for Arch Linux on Acer devices. With the growing popularity of Arch-based distributions like Garuda Linux and EndeavourOS, many users rely on Acer hardware but face challenges due to limited official Linux drivers.

Why This Matters:

  • Increasing Linux Adoption: Many professionals and gamers are switching to Linux for better customization and performance.
  • Hardware Optimization: Official Acer drivers would enhance stability and compatibility for Predator Sense, RGB control, and fan management.
  • Community Demand: There are many requests for Acer device support across Linux forums and GitHub discussions.

Proposed Solutions:

  • Open-source drivers and utilities for Predator Sense and other Acer-specific tools.
  • Better kernel-level integration for fan control and power management.
  • Collaboration with Linux developers to improve Acer’s Linux ecosystem.

I hope Acer considers this request, as it would significantly improve the experience for Linux users on Acer devices. If others in the community support this idea, please comment below!

Thank you, Dhiraj

Answers

  • SemihB
    SemihB Member Posts: 146 Skilled Fixer WiFi Icon

    @Dhiraj_42919

    Unfortunately, in their own opinion, Linux distribution will always be like this. Companies will not support themselves unless they want. Fan control and so on. Examples instead of free Linux distribution for other special optimization;

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Rhel) I recommend using Oracle Linux, which is a paid software or wage.

    Because the system of Linux distributions will not provide much consumption on your PC due to the use of less memory, less CPU, less GPU. There are some packages on the Command Line for the Fan Control program. You need to make the restrictions in this way.

    In addition, Nvidia or Radeon software includes only graphics card software. It does not give an advanced control panel like Windows!

    The Linux operating system is a system that works better in sub -codes instead of the GUI option. They have been promising for this. Sometimes problems may occur in GUIs and deterioration may occur.

    This spelling is not open to discussion.

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    The biggest reason why the problems are not solvedis if someone who says there is a problem with the GPU says; If I change the case, will the problem be solved? That's the whole point! The concepts are different! We should not go off topic.

  • Species8472
    Species8472 Member Posts: 24 Troubleshooter

    If there is kernel support, it works in every distribution or could be made to easily work in every distribution.

    I don't really get why they wouldn't support Linux. It's not like when the software works that it requires much support; it's when things don't work when support costs balloon and obviously that can be managed by Acer, if they were to hire the right people.

    Intel hardware works on every Linux distribution from what I have seen. That's just how it should be done. Lenovo made Linux work on some of their models, Dell did so years ago. Linux basically is a premium operating system at this point, even though it is free. It's used by professionals.

    If a company like Acer were to want to destroy Framework, they could easily do so by properly allocating resources. The market for Frameworks is getting kind of big, since for businesses it's kind of nice to be able to repair/upgrade the laptops somewhat more easily making the IT department somewhat more easier to manage. The type of modularity Framework offers can probably easily be replicated by other companies like Acer and it's the future.

    I run Linux, because when everything goes to hell, I can still support myself. If I absolutely have to, I can probably reverse-engineer some drivers and at least more stuff works every year on Linux. Microsoft treats Windows basically as a legacy platform in that they give it away for free, basically. They want you to work on Linux in their cloud as well.

    I would have bought a Framework if it had been price competitive, which it still is not. I think I would pay 150 euros extra for a high level of modularity.

    If the previous comment wasn't written by a bot, it would surprise me.