Re: kernel 2.6-test7 and synaptic touchpad mouse on debian-unstable
On Mon, 2003-11-03 at 22:58, Andrea Magatti wrote:
> I've upgraded my laptop, running unstable,to kernel 2.6-test7, using
> debian-way (apt-get etc...), and now i'm not able anymore to use the
> synaptic toucpad, delivered with HP Omnibook vt6200. Now i'm just using my
> external USB mouse, but when i'm travelling i need the touchpad.
>
> I think this is a module problem, but due to the module renaming occured in
> 2.6 kernel, i just can't troubleshoot this.
>
> Any hint?
>
> Thanks in Advance
I just sorted this one out today.
The 2.6.0-test6 (and above) kernels include the latest version of the
synaptics driver, and require you to download the latest synaptics
module (or at least v0.11.7). For explanation and a link to the
download:
http://w1.894.telia.com/~u89404340/touchpad/index.html
Regards
Damien
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