Closed source linux driver for the HP Elite x2 1011 G1's ForcePad

[travisjayday]

Hello, I recently bought an Elite x2 but was disappointed that there seems to be no out-of-the-box gesture support for the ForcePad touchpad on Linux. The touchpad gets only recognized as a generic PS2 mouse. According to https://www.bountysource.com/issues/35066387-synaptics-forcepad-working-as-generic-ps2-mouse-hp-foli... there seems to exist a binary driver for the touchpad on Linux and I'm wondering if someone could help me to get it. I'm somewhat desperate at this point. 

Please don't answer with "Just install Windows" or "re-install the driver" -- I'm counting on you, HP.

[WAWood]

@travisjayday 

I'm sorry, but we here are not equipped to provide detailed Linux support.

HP only warranties their PCs for usage with the OS that comes preinstalled. IF you replace that with Linux, or add a Linux OS, then you assume full responsibility for maintaining that -- as HP provides Linux assistance only on Redhat and then only to commercial customers.

The primary "challenge" to using Linux on any HP PC is the availability of Linux drivers. Any hardware that does not work will then range from simple (if there are Linux drivers available) to impossible (if there are NO Linux drivers available) to fix.

Since HP does not provide Linux drivers, your best bet for Linux support is to contact the support forum for the Linux distro you are using.