To use an Apple USB keyboard with the hid_apple driver in Linux, you will need to make sure that the driver is installed on your system. The hid_apple driver is part of the Linux kernel and is usually included in most distributions.
To check if the hid_apple driver is installed on your system, you can use the lsmod command. This command will list all of the loaded kernel modules, including the hid_apple driver.
lsmod | grep hid_apple
If the hid_apple driver is not listed, you will need to install it. The exact method for installing the driver will depend on your Linux distribution.
Once the hid_apple driver is installed, you should be able to use your Apple USB keyboard with Linux. If you are having trouble getting the keyboard to work, you may need to configure some settings or install additional software.
For example, you may need to configure the keyboard layout to match the layout of your Apple keyboard. This can usually be done through the settings of your desktop environment or by using the setxkbmap command.
You may also need to install additional software to support the special features of your Apple keyboard, such as the media keys or the function keys. This can usually be done through your distribution's package manager or by downloading and installing the necessary software from the web.