Native Multitouch support on Linux

http://blog.boulabiar.net
This video shows some actions made using a multitouch capable tablet.
These actions are handled natively by the new Linux kernel 2.6.30 meaning that you can now produce the same effects shown in proprietary systems.

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[InnocenceExperience]

I've just started using linux mint on my laptop and I'm dissapointed that I can't scroll with touch or move icons around. I can only select stuff. Its a shame because the desktop looks so slick and sophisticated the way I've customised it. Is there somehting that can be done about this? am I missing something orare there other distros that are better with touch at the moment?

[Mohamed Ikbel Boulabiar]

The only distribution that uses multitouch in quite a lot of places in ubuntu. You can move windows, icons, slide, etc.

I have also made a small daemon which read multitouch events and according to rules user define, it controls legacy applications to "appear" as mt apps. (look at other videos)

A new tool or let's say concept is being developed here, so you may more information in the future.

I am curious to look at a screenshot of your customised desktop. Can you post it to my Google+ profile ?

[LanHikari90]

LINUX ROCKS!!! WHOOOOHOOO! :D

[Frap357]

Sweet!

Microsoft and Apple should be scared!

[InnocenceExperience]

Hey, I installed ubuntu and found an add on called grab and drag that enables me to scroll. Maybe I could have just done that with mint but it was giving me internet connection problems too. I like it more than ubuntu though so I might go back to it. If I do, I'll send you a picture of my desktop. I didn't do anything major, just the right theme and background and it looked awesome. I'll check out your other videos.

[WildForrestMonkeyBoy]

+1

[Veaceslav Condur]

:))))

[muesli wuschel]

it's kubuntu isn't it ? ?

which version ?

which tablet did u use ?

do have a link or so ?

[d4rkypl]

oh, of course not, you'll just have to reverse engineer whole hardware to write proper drivers, but who cares, way to go, Gentoo!

[Crouton351]

Would it be so hard to get an iPad, jailbreak it, and install Gentoo on it?

[cfl565656]

those both compnies did that you know..... and also he plugged in something to his computer thats why the lunux iss doing that