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I doubt the driver is actually written in JS (I don't think that's possible on Windows, Linux, or MacOS). As a client to help configure the driver setup and man

by duped 5y ago

I doubt the driver is actually written in JS (I don't think that's possible on Windows, Linux, or MacOS). As a client to help configure the driver setup and manage its updates in a consistent way across platforms... is it really that bad?

skoskie 5y ago
I use Logitech’s software on three macs, and my honest evaluation is that it gets the job done, but just barely. Key cons: - Yes, it asks for a firewall rule, which I simply deny with no negative consequences. Still, it’s concerning that it even tries. - In order to save or backup your settings, you must create a Logitech account, and those settings will be saved on their servers. I would really just like a config file I can sync myself. - The frequency with which the software needs updates is baffling. On one hand it’s nice to get such support years after the purchase. On the other.. what the hell needs updating on a mouse? - The software UI sucks. And there’s no excuse for that given it’s just JS. - Somehow, after reboot Logitech’s drivers are one of the last things to load. So you have to wait over a minute, and sometimes much longer, for you mouse to be able to handle your inputs correctly, which is really frustrating. Key Pros: - The software does work. You don’t actually open the config UI very often, so it’s not like you’re constantly running an electron app in the background. - Let’s face it, the hardware is good enough to overcome the bad software.
- squeaky-clean 5y ago
  > The frequency with which the software needs updates is baffling. On one hand it’s nice to get such support years after the purchase. On the other.. what the hell needs updating on a mouse? I'm pretty sure it requests an update anytime any Logitech product gets an update, even one you don't own or have installed. A recent G-Hub update where the release notes only mention mice I don't own broke the battery detection on my wireless headset. Now it always says I'm at 2% battery. (Why did I even update?)
  - skoskie 5y ago
    That's really good point I hadn't considered. I'll bet you're right.

by duped 5y ago

skoskie 5y ago

I use Logitech’s software on three macs, and my honest evaluation is that it gets the job done, but just barely. Key cons: - Yes, it asks for a firewall rule, which I simply deny with no negative consequences. Still, it’s concerning that it even tries. - In order to save or backup your settings, you must create a Logitech account, and those settings will be saved on their servers. I would really just like a config file I can sync myself. - The frequency with which the software needs updates is baffling. On one hand it’s nice to get such support years after the purchase. On the other.. what the hell needs updating on a mouse? - The software UI sucks. And there’s no excuse for that given it’s just JS. - Somehow, after reboot Logitech’s drivers are one of the last things to load. So you have to wait over a minute, and sometimes much longer, for you mouse to be able to handle your inputs correctly, which is really frustrating. Key Pros: - The software does work. You don’t actually open the config UI very often, so it’s not like you’re constantly running an electron app in the background. - Let’s face it, the hardware is good enough to overcome the bad software.

squeaky-clean 5y ago
> The frequency with which the software needs updates is baffling. On one hand it’s nice to get such support years after the purchase. On the other.. what the hell needs updating on a mouse? I'm pretty sure it requests an update anytime any Logitech product gets an update, even one you don't own or have installed. A recent G-Hub update where the release notes only mention mice I don't own broke the battery detection on my wireless headset. Now it always says I'm at 2% battery. (Why did I even update?)
- skoskie 5y ago
  That's really good point I hadn't considered. I'll bet you're right.