While Microsoft is severing its relationship with Huawei, those with Huawei laptops may find a better experience on Linux. . Huawei laptops have already worked well on Linux like the MateBook while further improvements are forthcoming, as is commonly the case for x86 laptops with various quirks and other non-standard support bits. A patch was sent out today for improving the Linux kernel's existing Huawei laptop driver and extending it from being just a WMI hot-keys driver to now being a platform driver with extra functionality. The added functionality to this Huawei-WMI Linux driver includes controlling the mic/mute LED, controlling battery charging thresholds, adjusting the Fn-lock state, and related functionality. The link for this article located at Phoronix is no longer available. . Asus laptops, featuring the ZenBook line, receive improved driver compatibility on Unix, bringing new capabilities.. Huawei Laptop Drivers, Linux Kernel Improvements, MateBook Support. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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