[ltp] Thinkpad utilities query

[Richard]

>
> I've recently acquired a T43 which had no operating system. I have it
> up and running fine under Linux but certain functions most laptops have
> in BIOS the T43 accesses via software under windows.

Actually, I think you can do both - either use a windows utility, or 
change it in the BIOS. Under linux, there is also tpctl, though this is 
really aimed at older thinkpads.


  Now I need to turn
> off the mousepad thingy buttons coz thats where my wrist rests. How can
> I do this under Linux or where can I get the software to do it under
> windows (which I'd have to install so the Linux solution is preferred)


Write a udev rule to create different mouse devices for the trackpoint and 
the touchpad. Then change xorg.conf to only use the one you want, not 
/dev/input/mice (which is a hybrid).  (I've sent a more detailed version 
of this to this list before - check the archives).

OR, use something like synclient to configure the pad directly.

Best wishes,

Richard