Yes, https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/550625 is related. There are also kernel bug reports like https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=14660 where they try to fix the new ALPS driver so that the device is recognized as a touchpad instead of a generic PS/2 mouse.
Since this device is in so many new laptops, including machines listed as Ubuntu certified hardware (like my Dell E5420) I really hope Canonical could prioritize working with ALPS to get this driver to work as a proper touchpad device. ** Bug watch added: Linux Kernel Bug Tracker #14660 http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=14660 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/760142 Title: Dell 15R : ImPS/2 ALPS GlidePoint: Configuring as mouse -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
