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Re: [LUG] Missing psaux device!

 


I have recently discovered that I am missing the /dev/psaux device on my
laptop.  This doesn't usually affect me since I use a usb mouse most of the
time, and that works fine.  However, on the odd occasion that I do want to
use the touchpad, it's not there.


In 2.5/2.6 /dev/psaux has become a legacy option which you have to select 
during kernel configuration. A good idea is to configure your X server to use 
"/dev/input/mice". This way you only need one entry in your X server 
configuration for all of your input devices and if you decide to add or 
remove devices you won't need to restart X. I have a touchpad, graphics 
tablet and USB mouse working like this, and use them simultaneously. ^_^

I'm not sure if it works if you use the synaptics driver to use your 
touchpad.. I gave up using the synaptics driver on my ALPS pad because 
"features" like sticky button got on my nerves.

Daniel


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