Created attachment 500963 [details] dmesg, grep -i input Description of problem: Touchpad detected as PS/2 Logitech Wheel Mouse Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 2.6.38.6-27.fc15.i686.PAE How reproducible: always Steps to Reproduce: 1. boot 2. login to gnome 3. settings > mouse and touchpad Actual results: no touchpad section Expected results: touchpad can be configure (enable/disable tap, finger scroll, etc) Additional info: My hardware: Asus A43S
Created attachment 500964 [details] Xorg.0.log
Does this still happen with the 2.6.40.x kernels in F15?
still happen in 2.6.40.3, no touchpad section
Is this another machine with the infamous Alps touchpad with the secret communication protocol that Alps will not release?
Yes, i think it is alps touchpad.
*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 590880 ***
I'm sorry, i'm not sure if it is alps ... i think this laptop using elantech ... how to see what touchpad is using in this laptop ?
Finally, i got my touchpad detected and working nicely. Asus A43SV or K43S using elantech touchpad. After replace elantech.c & elantech.h in kernel 2.6.40.6 with files from http://planet76.com/drivers/elantech/psmouse-elantech-v6.tar.bz2
Created attachment 530255 [details] two files from psmouse-elantech-v6.tar.bz2 This patch consist two files from http://planet76.com/drivers/elantech/psmouse-elantech-v6.tar.bz2
Is this still a problem with the 2.6.43/3.3 kernel updates in F15/F16?
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