How To Go Mouse Free On Linux · The Kernal
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Mice? You mean the little critters that spread plague and leave their droppings everywhere? I don’t want that anywhere near my computer. While modern applications and operating systems make mice a necessity, it really is not the best way to use your computer. Long term mice usage, especially for people who have arthritis, can lead to wrist strain and injuries.But, contrary to popular belief, you don’t actually need a mouse. If you’re using the right software you can completely avoid one alltogether. I am going to explain what software I use, and how i get around all of the tricky situations where a mouse would be required, so that you can give it a try.
  • ree
    2·
    3 years ago

    Honestly I think it’s all about balance.

    Some interactions are much easier with a mouse. Other thrives with keyboards.

    I wish there was an easy way to have mail within emacs. Everytime I’m drawn to it I’m lost in all the alternatives and each configuration seem quite complexe to implement

    • americanwaste
      2·
      3 years ago

      I haven’t used emacs for mail but I was a huge mutt user back in the day before I surrendered to using Outlook at work (employer blocks IMAP on our Exchange Online instance and I didn’t want to go through the hassle of getting it permitted for my personal mailbox). I’d check that out, the config is pretty easy and you can search github/gitlab for other people’s configs to get you started.

      I had multiple mailboxes mapped to the function keys, F2 for primary mail, F3 for work, etc., it worked beautifully.

      • ree
        3·
        3 years ago

        Ha yes. I’ve used mutt sporadically before. Nice soft.

        I’ve just remembered that my employer will go exchange only before summer :/ it was nice while it lasted.