This is not a kernel issue. All of this can be handled from userspace with the BioAPI. Please see:
http://linux.spiney.org/debian_gnu_linux_on_an_ibm_thinkpad_t43p_fingerprint_reader ** Changed in: linux-source-2.6.17 (Ubuntu) Status: Unconfirmed => Rejected -- Thinkpad z61t fingerprint scanner doesn't work https://launchpad.net/bugs/71943 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs