Nevermind. Seems like the problem was the synaptics touchpad package, which is being uploaded as i write. I tested the version in this thread [1] and it works, so sorry for the spam.
[1]: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=553094 ** Changed in: gnome-control-center (Ubuntu) Status: New => Fix Released -- [Gutsy]gnome settings daemon not started, default human theme changed https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/136320 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
