Bug#434722: linux-image-2.6.26-1-686: same problem on 2.6.26-1-686 and 2.6.29-1-686
On Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 04:48:53PM +0200, Pablo López Martín wrote:
> Package: linux-image-2.6.26-1-686
> Version: 2.6.26-13lenny2
> Severity: normal
>
> I have the same problem. I confirm bug in kernels 2.6.26 and 2.6.29.
> I'm using an ALPS Touchpad in my Toshiba Satellite Pro M10. "Advanced features"
> in X like vertical/horizontal scrolling don't work because kernel doesn't
> recognize the mouse as a touchpad but as a "PS/2 Generic Mouse". I've looked in
> launchpad/google/debian bugtrack systems and this problem affects a lot of
> distros/hardware. All points it's a problem with the input subsystem. I've seen
> reports of people that say adding i8042.nomux=1 on boot fixes it for them. It
> doesn't for me. It's not a hardware error (at least in my case) because
> touchpad works flawless in windows. It does look like a regression because this
> touchpad usd to work for me on a debian of 4 years ago (sorry i dont remember
> kernel version because i did a fresh install on this long forgotten laptop).
>
> Sorry for my sucky english and worse presentation skills, tell me if you need
> any more information attached.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> ~ Pablo
>
this bug is missing information upstream, so there is no point in
dancing around here. please submit in bugzilla.kernel.org
and provide all the asked info there.
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