On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 04:37:49AM -0800, Sebastian Glita wrote: > While trying a simple search whether Xorg supports this device: > > > http://www.cirque.com/desktoptouchpad/productsandorders/smartcat.aspx > > the 4-button USB touchpad, probably with "synaptics" driver, I couldn't find > any RECENT (2011-2012) discussion. > > > Is it recognized with the latest sources from cgit.freedesktop.org (mouse, > evdev, synaptics)?
the main question is whether it is supported by the kernel. X hardly deals with touchpads directly these days, it's handled by the (linux) kernel and we see the evdev interface. So you need to first check if the kernel supports it. > Do the 4-buttons work? The scroll? yes, likely, if the kernel supports the touchpad. > Do the "advanced gestures" work? no, only scrolling. gestures are implemented on the client-side, so these must be implemented by your client-stack (which may already do so, e.g. newer GTK and Unity) Cheers, Peter > Thank s. > > > P.S.: The description from manufacturer: > > Functionality > * Multi-finger Advanced Gestures available: scroll, zoom, rotate and more > * Execute, browse at the touch of a finger > * Zoom reduces or enlarges Office documents > * Scroll moves horizontally & vertically > * Right tap mimics a mouse right-click > * GlideExtend® virtually eliminates the edge of the pad when dragging > * Adjustable sounds, speed, sensitivity and orientation > Product Highlights > * Extra-large touch surface > * Easy-to-find textured "right" click area > * One-touch scroll, zoom and surf > * Three (3) mechanical buttons supported > * Withstands spills and abuse > * Easy PS/2 or USB connectivity > > P.S.: A description from a seller website: > > Product Features > > * Intuitive design, simply glide finger on surface. > * One-Touch Scroll and Zoom > * Ability to go from fast screen movement to pixelpoint control > * Activate vertical / horizontal scrolling at a touch of a finger > > > Technical Details > USB Keyboard > _______________________________________________ > xorg@lists.x.org: X.Org support > Archives: http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg > Info: http://lists.x.org/mailman/listinfo/xorg > Your subscription address: peter.hutte...@who-t.net > _______________________________________________ xorg@lists.x.org: X.Org support Archives: http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg Info: http://lists.x.org/mailman/listinfo/xorg Your subscription address: arch...@mail-archive.com
