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xserver-xorg-input-synaptics package

  1. Bug #47971 (touchpad64)
  2. Comment #54

Comment 54 for bug 47971

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linuxguy123 (linuxguy123) wrote :

+100 from me on this issue !

I've been using an HP laptop with a Synaptics touchpad and Linux for over 2 years now. There has always been a problem getting the touchpad set up right. I DO NOT think editing xorg.conf is the answer. I have friends with similar laptops and one refused to install Linux specifically because of this problem.

In Fedora land there was a Synaptics specific driver floating around that allowed a whole bunch of adjustments for pad properties. I think its high time that a Linux distro started shipping it. These touchpads are very popular and the grief the stock driver causes is major.

Just my $0.02.