On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:39:54 -0700
Denis Heidtmann <[email protected]> wrote:

> Help!  In attempting to shut off the touchpad, I edited
> /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/50-synaptics.conf, changing one line
> parameter from "on" to "off".  Now the only thing that works is the
> touchpad and its two buttons.  Nothing on the keyboard works--I
> cannot log in, since I cannot enter my password.  I can log in as
> Guest, but I cannot edit any files since I cannot type.  I assume
> that if I could get a terminal before X starts, i might have a chance
> to do something, but I do not know how.
> 
> Suggestions?

Adding to the chorus of suggestions:  Try using one of the various
on-screen keyboards that are available.  You might have one installed
by default.

--Dale

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