How mouse-less can you make Linux? - eviltoast

macOS is my favourite operating system. Finder in column view with arrow keys to navigate, combined with space for file preview, is incredibly fast and intuitive. Trackpad integration also results in less hand movement. I’m building a Linux (Bazzite) desktop, though, and I’ve set my sights on the stars.

nnn looks to be an incredible file manager, and was a great recommendation. It looks even more capable than Finder, albeit without scrolling/zooming previews, thanks to macOS having unmatched trackpad functionality. Not to mention Spotlight, which makes opening apps trivial–especially with Alfred available as well. I want to go beyond mere file management, though.

File managenent, browsing, gaming, everything. Just how much can you configure a Linux system to eliminate mouse usage? Shortcut guides welcome (I already know the major ones). I also have a keen interest in tiling window managers, but I’ve not delved that deep yet. I don’t know how to set one up.

Guess I’m forced to learn Emacs/Vim/similar.

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    17 days ago

    One of the early window managers was called Rat poison for this very reason.

    As you’re doing a bazzite build, it’ll come with KDE/GS connect so you can use your phone.

    We don’t have a window manager in the Ublue space yet other than community images, but fedora atomic offers a sway spin, it won’t be bazzite, but it’ll run games just as well for the most part.