Comment 6 for bug 955176

> Well, I'm pretty sure that there's nothing that's going to handle what
> /etc/acpi/events/asus-touchpad does, for instance. Could you help to verify
> for each of the events listed for /etc/acpi/events/asus-* that, first, you
> have a hotkey that outputs the same ACPI event on your system, and second,
> that it performs the correct system function even when acpid isn't running?

You're probably right, for the various very special keys like touchpad toggle, video mode toggle, etc. there is no handling available outside of acpid. However, keys for WiFi/bluetooth toggling, volume, brightness and media player control should work without any acpid help. I cannot verify that for every Asus Laptop, of course.

Also, sorry for being so inconsiderate in the OP.