Re: 2.6.11: touchpad unresponsive

Dmitry Torokhov
2005-03-02T17:17:25Z

On Wed, 02 Mar 2005 16:55:59 +0100, MIGUELANXO@telefonica.net
<MIGUELANXO@telefonica.net> wrote:
> I just compiled 2.6.11 from 2.6.10 config using 'make oldconfig',
> activate new options to default values (i.e. set "main kernel lock
> preemtive" to YES).
>
> Booting X in new kernel makes my touchpad very unresponsive. I can't
> click any longer in the touchpad area, and the touchpad doesn't response
> when moving in small increments, so the whole experience is quite bad.
>

If it is identified as an ALPS touchpad you can try installing Peter
Osterlund's Synaptics X driver:

http://web.telia.com/~u89404340/touchpad/

Alternatively you can restore 2.6.10 behavior with psmouse.proto=exps
boot option (if psmouse is a module add "options psmouse proto=exps"
to your /etc/modprobe.conf).

--
Dmitry