For those who like me only want to be able to toggle the touchpad on and off ( on my vostro 3750 )
1 - get device id with: :~$ xinput -list ⎡ Virtual core pointer id=2 [master pointer (3)] ⎜ ↳ Virtual core XTEST pointer id=4 [slave pointer (2)] ⎜ ↳ Logitech USB Receiver id=13 [slave pointer (2)] ⎜ ↳ ImPS/2 ALPS GlidePoint id=15 [slave pointer (2)] 2- disable device with: xinput set-int-prop 15 "Device Enabled" 8 0 if you need it back use: xinput set-int-prop 15 "Device Enabled" 8 1 -- 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: Several Ubuntu-certified Dell laptops: ImPS/2 ALPS GlidePoint configure as PS/2 mouse instead of proper touchpad To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/linux/+bug/760142/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
