[TriLUG] Notebook pad type mice

[Steve Litt]

Hi all,

I just got a Compaq V6133CL notebook computer. It's got its good and bad 
points, but I needed it fast and Costco will refund my money if it doesn't 
work with Linux (it appears to, although shakily).

Anyway, this particular notebook computer was designed by a dummy who located 
the pad type mouse to the right of the center of the keyboard, such that in 
normal touch typing my right hand contacts the pad, moves the mouse, and 
often does a click via "tapping".

I'd like to configure this mouse such that:

1) "Tapping" is disabled. It's just not worth it.
2) Increase sensitivity such that a slight contact with the skin on my hand 
doesn't move the mouse.

This is my second laptop (the first one broke and I returned it), and both are 
a PITA for a touch typist due to the pad mouse. THis one is much worse due to 
the offset. Any help would be greatly available.

By the way, at least this mousepad has a button to disable it so I can 
VimOutliner in peace.

This is a SynPS/2 Synaptics Touchpad, according to  Mandriva 2007's hardware 
listing facility.

Thanks

SteveT

Steve Litt
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