This is actually a kernel bug. The dell mini netbooks have a special
synaptics trackpad that has semi-multitouch capabilities on top of a
pair of integrated buttons. Linux 2.6.38 adds support for the semi-
multitouch feature.
Before the addition of the multitouch feature, the bottom 1/3 of the
trackpad was disabled in the X synaptics driver. Now, we've got touch
functionality in the kernel that probably will need to be masked out in
the driver. I had been looking into this a few months ago, but I gave
the work up to focus on other parts of the stack. I probably should take
another look at it now.
** Changed in: xserver-xorg-input-synaptics (Ubuntu)
Assignee: (unassigned) => Chase Douglas (chasedouglas)
** Changed in: xserver-xorg-input-synaptics (Ubuntu)
Status: Confirmed => Triaged
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Title:
cannot left click and drag with touchpad (regression)
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