Here's some info on how to do it for the macbook: http://gentoo-wiki.com/Macbook#Touchpad_Fixes
It uses udev and appletouch driver, maybe a more generic driver can be used? -- The Synaptic Touchpad is not disabled automatically when an external mouse is attached. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/116919 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs