Synaptics touchpad not detected/configured in Hardy Alpha 3

[sourinux]

Hi there,

I'm currently testing Kubuntu Hardy Alpha 3 (fresh install) on a Fujitsu laptop.

The Synaptics touchpad isn't detected/configured. I think I only get standard mouse support.

Is it expected behaviour in this alpha release or should I file a bug ?

Attached are my xorg.conf and Xorg.log

[monte48lowes]

Re: Synaptics touchpad not detected/configured in Hardy Alpha 3

I am running into the same issue. From what I have read ubuntu is being changed to a 'hotplug' system. This will be great in regards to changing hardware or adding an external monitor; however, until that gets completed we will have to either work around the problem or deal with it. I have been unsuccessful in getting it working today. I have followed the advice of many posts across the net, including adding the information from gutsy xorg.conf and copying a file into the hal/fdi folder.

I am expecting this to be completed by Hardy release time.

Mike

[monte48lowes]

Re: Synaptics touchpad not detected/configured in Hardy Alpha 3

I got it working. I have included my xorg.conf. This should work for you as written, although you might want to remove the 'MaxTapTime' line if you use tap to click. Back up your xorg.conf as always, just in case. I was locked out of X a couple of times during testing.

# (xorg X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the manual page.
# (Type "man " at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh

Section "Module"
Load "synaptics"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Synaptics Touchpad"
Driver "synaptics"
Option "SendCoreEvents" "true"
Option "Device" "/dev/psaux"
Option "Protocol" "auto-dev"
Option "HorizEdgeScroll" "0"
Option "SHMConfig" "true" #allows ksynaptic to control touchpad
Option "MaxTapTime" "0" #prevents any tapping from causing a click event
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
Screen "Default Screen"
InputDevice "Generic Keyboard"
InputDevice "Configured Mouse"
InputDevice "Synaptics Touchpad"
EndSection


Mike

[marshallbanana]

Re: Synaptics touchpad not detected/configured in Hardy Alpha 3

Was this working for you automatically in GG? I've always had to install ksynaptics & manually edit xorg.conf myself to get fully functional trackpad after every install in GG (and all previous releases).

[monte48lowes]

Re: Synaptics touchpad not detected/configured in Hardy Alpha 3

I was able to scroll using the side of the touchpad with GG. I purposely edited xorg so that I could remove tap to click. And allow for using ksynaptic.

Mike

[az_s_za]

Re: Synaptics touchpad not detected/configured in Hardy Alpha 3

I am having the same problem.

The example xorg.conf file (above) didn't work for me.

Are people still having problems with this?

I installed originally from the Alpha3 CD, but have been updating regularly. Is this not enough? Do I need to reinstall the beta?