Re: [PATCH 2.6.11-rc3] IBM Trackpoint support

[Stephen Evanchik <evanchsa@gmail.com>]

On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 22:52:44 -0500, Dmitry Torokhov
<dtor_core@ameritech.net> wrote:
> OK, I have read the code once again, and saw that you have special
> handling within PS/2 protocol based on model constant. Please set
> psmouse type to PSMOUSE_TRACKPOINT instead of model and provide full
> protocol handler, like ALPS, Synaptics and Logitech do. Trackpoint
> is different and complex enough to warrant it.

I'm not sure that I think a protocol handler is necessary unless I am
misunderstanding what you mean. The TrackPoint is nothing more than a
PS/2 mouse with 2 or 3 buttons that responds to an additional set of
commands. The extra handling has to do with middle-to-scroll which
could be done in userspace.

Aside from that the only time TracKPoint specific processing occurs is
when some property is being manipulated.

Do you still think a custom handler is necessary? 

Stephen