This FAQ is based on the questions that I receive in email. If you have a question that is not answered here, send me email directly. Please add the word "WACOM" to the subject line to help me distinguish your message from the spam I normally receive.

Index

• Who is responsible for this code?
• Is my tablet supported? What about my special stylus?
• Why does my cursor move randomly or stay at the top-left cornor?
• How do I get the special features of my stylus to work?
• Is hot plug supported for X intput devices?

We are. That is, Linux users with Wacom tablets are responsible for the development of this code. The source code was written by at least two dozen individuals, none of whom still seem to be directly involved in the project. I, John Joganic, took up the code in November of 2002, largely to satisfy my own needs, but also because I believe Linux needs to be more useful in the graphic and video industries. What I ask of you, is to use the drivers and report the problems you encounter.

Is my tablet supported? What about my special stylus?

The main page contains a list of all tablets that are known to be supported. Tablets with "(beta)" appended are only supported in the beta drivers at present.

If you use a USB tablet, it is most probably because you didn't configure the X driver properly. Please refer to Mouse1 for solutions.

If it happens to a serial tablet, please post your problem at general discussion

How do I get the special features of my stylus to work?

X Intput Device Hotplug is not fullly supported at Xorg yet. But, Wacom X driver has implemented a workaround for those who have to unplug/replug the tablet while X is running. To make your tablet work without restarting X server, please switch your virtual terminals after replug your tablet. That is, press Ctrl + Alt + F1 together then release them (screen turns to console); and press Ctrl + Alt + F7 together then release them (screen returns back to normal).

Another workaround made by Aristeu is available at wdaemon. The email message related to this solution can be found at Tablet Hotplugging.