Someone on the linux-input mailing list[1] wrote a patch to fix this issue. I've attached a slightly modified version (changed the device name to "TPPS/2 IBM TrackPoint" so that existing Xorg configurations found in the internet will work).
The patch creates a second device right inside the elantech.c which seems a little hacky but works totally fine. Regards References: [1] http://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-input/msg26869.html ** Patch added: "elantechfull.patch" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/967399/+attachment/3914316/+files/elantechfull.patch -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/967399 Title: [11.10] Elantech trackpoint does not work Lenovo Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu: In Progress Status in “linux” source package in Precise: Confirmed Bug description: Title: trackpoint does not function Summary: trackpoint does not function Steps: 1. log into desktop 2. use trackpoint and trackpoint buttons Expected results: laptop responds to trackpoint and trackpoint buttons being pressed Actual results: nothing happens Manufacturer: LENOVO To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/967399/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
