I have a Surface Go tablet that I switched over to Linux a while back, and just came across a problem that I don’t know how to approach. I use an iDataLink Maestro module in my car to make an aftermarket stereo do what I want it to do. I want to check for a firmware update on it, but the management software tool is windows or mac only.

So I installed WINE and the PlayonLinux front end. I successfully installed the tool (Weblink) but the keyboard doesn’t work so I can’t log into it. The trackpad works though, and this is a directly connected keyboard/trackpad, so for one to work but not the other seems weird. I can find threads about non-functional keyboards with some games, but I honestly don’t understand the guidance being dished out.

How can I troubleshoot and fix this keyboard issue?

  • Kraven_the_Hunter@lemmy.dbzer0.comOP
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    22 days ago

    Excellent, thanks! There was a thread the other day where someone posted instructions on a lighter weight IoT version of Win10 that doesn’t have much bloat. I think I’ll try that one.

    • taaz@biglemmowski.winEnglish
      2·
      22 days ago

      There is also Tiny11 iso flying around somewhere which is a lot smaller and less resource heavy then usual windows vm.