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What exactly is supposed to be disabled with the "Disable while typing"
option? I just realized that my older Thinkpad T530 running Ubuntu 15.04
also allows the mouse to move with the trackpad while I type, I just
never noticed it because the trackpad is better placed so that I don't
bump it. On the T530 at least, it does not allow trackpad tap-clicking
while typing, but it does allow trackpad physical button clicking while
typing. (I can't test the T440s right now because I loaned it to
somebody for a few months.)

** Summary changed:

- Thinkpad T440s trackpad "disable while typing" doesn't work
+ "Disable while typing" doesn't work

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Title:
  "Disable while typing" doesn't work

Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  Hello,

  I run Ubuntu 15.04 on a newish Lenovo Thinkpad T440s. It has the new
  large, solid trackpad that is clickable anywhere, with no defined
  buttons. It is easily bumped while typing, creating an almost unusable
  experience. There is an option in the Ubuntu Unity system
  mouse/trackpad settings to "Disable while typing", which would solve
  the problem. However, this does not work. I confirm that there is
  absolutely no delay between typing and trackpad activation; in fact I
  can even move the trackpad while holding a key down.

  A reported workaround is to run:
  syndaemon -i 0.8 -d
  But this should not be necessary to make users run hacks like this, as it makes Ubuntu look unprofessional. The Ubuntu system settings option should do what is claims.

  Thanks for looking into this.

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