So as alt tablets continue to increase in popularity you can expect more support in the Linux distros. The P608 worked just fine with the paint program Krita (which comes packaged with Chakra) Chakra is not a buntu based linux (Seems like a really cool distro - especially if you have a newer computer - if not you will have to disable some of the interface affects). I have now tested Ubuntu, Mint, and Chakra. Just make sure you plug that tablet in before launching the program used. If you have an older system you can still get Ubuntu 12.04 and upgrade the kernel to trusty. Buntu based distros that are based on "trusty" now support the P608n - no driver install needed for basic functionality (pressure sensitivity) - just plug in an go to it. Update 12-26-2014 for Linux: Linux distro developers have been listening and the compatibility with alt tablets is increasing. Of course there is also Krita - though I have no experience with that paint program at this time (though it supports CMYK and seems OK). So My Paint + Ubuntu = equals happy sketch time. I tested the tablets there just for the heck of it and found they work better in Ubuntu. ![]() I like it - have tinkered with linux distros of and on. ![]() But because the tablet worked - I didn't bother compiling the driver. They also sent a link to linux tablet drivers that some one created. The tech support got back to me with correct info - update hardware drives (an easy semi automated process in Ubuntu). I had trouble getting my P608n to run under Linux Ununtu 12.04. Huion is becoming well known, and has developed an aggressive tech support group. The makers of these alt tablets have realized there is a decent market for them in the west. The flood gate has opened since I first posted this. Other reviewers have been busy testing newer higher end models. A competitor of Huion - Ugee has decided to keep selling this model but with a full 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity. ![]() The HA60 sold by Monoprice and other resellers was extremely successful. The 680s has the same specs but I read at another source stating they have improved certain aspects. Windows being Coke, and Apple being Pepsi. Linux is the Un-cola (for those who have seen retro advertisements - 7up used to advertise itself as the Un-cola) of the soda pop world of Operating systems. I am leaving it because Huion P608n models are still floating around and are a good deal - also added some linux info - why? Many reasons. This is review is of older model alt tablets - but still search engines.
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