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what are problems with linux?
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This stuff unfortunately depends by the desktop environment and because there are hundreds of them, it's inconsistent.
On gnome it remembers it correctly, although there are a handful of times where the gamepad doesn't connect automatically and I have to manually do that
Gamepad... I just use it wired because it was an easier solution. Like I said, sometimes things that should be settings become problems you need to solve.
That's just part of the Linux game.
Its not really a deal breaker to me for the other benefits I get, but it really can be annoying. And more annoying that on average the Linux community doesn't really acknowledge this.
I can completely understand an average person not wanting to deal with stuff like this, especially since its so inconsistent across distros.