For years, using a graphic tablet on Linux usually meant relying on community-driven solutions or partial support. Linux users often had to choose between unofficial drivers, manual configuration, or missing features.
That’s why this update from Gaomon is worth highlighting.
Gaomon has finally released official Linux drivers for their graphic tablets — and they come with full functionality, not just basic pen input.
I recently checked Gaomon’s website (I’ve been using the M10K Pro for years) and noticed that Linux drivers are now officially available. More importantly, they include features that are traditionally missing on Linux.
What’s included
The official Gaomon Linux drivers provide:
- Full tablet configuration support
- Ring Touch support
- Easy installation process
- A clean and modern graphical interface
- Advanced customization for buttons, pressure, and tablet behavior
The support is not limited to a single device — all Gaomon tablet models, including older ones, are covered.
How this compares to existing Linux solutions
Before this release, Linux users mainly depended on two well-known options:
DIGImend drivers
DIGImend is a kernel-level open-source project that enables support for many drawing tablets on Linux. It provides solid low-level compatibility and is widely respected in the community. However, it usually lacks:
- Vendor-specific configuration tools
- Advanced features like ring controls
- Polished graphical interfaces
DIGImend focuses on making the hardware work, not on user experience.
OpenTabletDriver
OpenTabletDriver is a popular cross-platform, user-space driver with a modern UI and powerful customization options. It works well for many artists and offers:
- Extensive button and pressure configuration
- Profile management
- A clean UI across Linux, Windows, and macOS
That said, device support depends on reverse engineering, and some tablet-specific features may still be missing or incomplete.
Why Gaomon’s official drivers matter
Gaomon’s move brings something Linux users rarely get from hardware vendors:
- First-party support
- Full access to device-specific features
- No need for reverse engineering or workarounds
This makes Gaomon tablets a much stronger option for Linux users working in:
- Digital art and illustration
- UI/UX design
- Video editing
- Note-taking and general productivity
Download
Official Gaomon Linux drivers are available here:
https://download.gaomon.net/plus/list.php?cateId=0&type=Driver&system=linux&Keyword=&tid=9#pcb
Final thoughts
Open-source projects like DIGImend and OpenTabletDriver are still essential to the Linux ecosystem, and many devices continue to rely on them.
But seeing a manufacturer like Gaomon ship fully featured, official Linux drivers is a big win. Hopefully, this encourages more hardware vendors to treat Linux as a first-class platform — not an afterthought.
If you’re curious about practical use cases for graphic tablets beyond drawing, I’ve also shared a short video on my channel covering real-world workflows.
