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  1. Bug #678103
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Comment 28 for bug 678103

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pauljohn32 (pauljohn32) wrote : Re: Dell Inspiron N Series, Touchpad recognised as generic PS/2 mouse

I'm running Debian now, but I think this may address your problem (although it may be the "fix" mentioned above is the application of the same patch, I can't tell).

http://pj.freefaculty.org/blog/alps-touchpad-linux-final-statement-now

Brief summary. Install the "psmouse" patch https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/350841/ following instructions you find here: http://budts.be/weblog/2010/12/dell-latitude-e6510-screen-and-touchpad.

After that, 1) no more random cursor movements while typing 2) tap to click, right side scroll, and doubleclick to grab will work.