So, it appears there is now such a configuration tool since Ubuntu 9.10. Install the gpointing-device-settings. I tested this in several different systems and in Ubuntu 10.04 and 10.10. Once installed it will be in System > Preferences > Pointing devices and will let you configure both your mouse and Synaptics touchpad.
** Changed in: gnome-control-center (Ubuntu) Status: New => Fix Released -- Insufficient touchpad configuration tool https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/339686 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs