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[Karl <868400@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I tried a little experiment to see if I could get my laptop back in
usable condition.  I downgraded xserver-xorg-input-synaptic from
1.4.1-1ubuntu2 to the one from Natty (1.3.99+git20110116.0e27ce3a-
0ubuntu12) and then restarted and gave it a spin.  This had NO EFFECT.
It works fine for about 5 minutes, three-finger window dragging and all.
Then it goes nuts.  I have to type with my hands elevated because if I
accidentally palm this huge touchpad, I lose control of the system.

I also can't seem to disable the touchpad.  Fn+F9 doesn't work, nor does
synclient touchpadoff=1.  Even with an external mouse connected, I have
to stay completely clear of the touchpad at all times.  This is a 4 inch
touchpad and I have big hands, so... that's a problem.

Something else I noticed is that when it locks up and won't let go of a
window, I can make it release sometimes by giving it one tap.  It's
almost like I had the window drag-locked and it thought my finger was
both on and off at the same time.

What else might I try to fix it?  This bug has been on file for over a
month and hasn't been fixed, and it's gotten to the point where I have
to reclaim my laptop, even if that means reinstalling Natty.  I wish I
could help more, but I'm not a programmer.  If there are any other
suggestions, I'll be more than happy to try them.

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Title:
  Synaptics touchpad stops working

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