Hi Jon,
The hx4700 isn't as dead as you think, "hx4700 linux" is still the number
one search result on my site's stats.
The trackpad has been a problem for a lot of people, however it really isn't
that nasty. No need to send me your device, and no need to hack the kernel.
The trackpad is simply put into the wrong "mode". I can't remember off hand
what the modes are, but you need to add the following to a boot script:
find /sys/class/input -name mode -exec "echo mouse > {}" \;
The trackpad is listed under /sys/class/input<x>, normally input1 on my
machine. Then you need to put it into mouse mode by echoing "mouse" to the
mode file. Your trackpad should then be put into mouse mode, and this should
stop it sending chars to the terminal or other applications.
Let me know how it goes!
Kind regards,
James
James A. Langbridge
Packetfury.net
-- The urgent is done, the impossible is ongoing... For miracles, expect a
small delay.
On 25 March 2010 06:23, Jon Foster <[email protected]> wrote:
> It appears the HX4700 is an abandoned system but I like mine and I don't
> want to run windoze. I've seen this issue mentioned but have not seen
> anything to actually fix it. So I'm going to ask again.
>
> A lot of the time the touch pad on the bottom of the device gets "stuck"
> and constantly sends an "up" or "left" arrow command. "Up" seems to be
> the most prominent. This *REALLY* makes the device useless until the
> episode passes and it settles down.
>
> Any help would be useful. I'm willing to work with someone, even if I
> have to ship them my device, and may even take a whack at the kernel
> source if I had any clue as to where to even start looking.
>
> THX - Jon
>
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