Pen Tablet Makers Refuse Linux Driver Cooperation Citing Wacom Name
Illustrator David Revoy asked XPPen, Gaomon, and Huion to cooperate with open-source Linux driver development. Gaomon's marketing department refused, stating the project appeared led by Wacom and that sharing specifications with a competitor was unacceptable. The open-source project's name, libwacom, includes the dominant brand, creating a psychological barrier for other manufacturers.