Re: [PATCH] mouse button 1 emulation for mac_hid

[Jiri Kosina]

On Fri, 13 Nov 2009, Dmitry Torokhov wrote:

> > I am not sure what the future of mac_hid is (the source says will be
> > removed, but since 9 years). In case it stays in kernel the attached
> > patch adds support for mouse button 1 emulation. If this driver stays in
> > the kernel I would also suggest to rename it - it is not mac specific (I
> > am using this on a netbook).
> > 
> > Rationale? Broken touchpads, within linux unsupported (multi-)touchpads
> > where click and hold + moving the mouse does not work (yet?).
> 
> I would rather fix the touchpads so they work properly than pile more
> quirks in kernel.

Hi Dmitry,

in exactly what way are you planning to "fix the touchpads"?

-- 
Jiri Kosina
SUSE Labs, Novell Inc.

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