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    Dell e6500, anyone has it?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by adiemus, Feb 20, 2009.

  1. adiemus

    adiemus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, i'm going to buy a new laptop and i'm looking after the dell e6500, is there anyone who has it? How is it with linux? is there something which doesn't work?
    And most important, is there any way to lock the touchpad (as there is any external button)?
     
    adiemus, Feb 20, 2009
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  2. HerrKaputt

    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    I have an E6400 (very similar but smaller). There is no button to lock the touchpad, but you can disable it from Windows.

    No clue on Linux.
     
    HerrKaputt, Feb 20, 2009
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  3. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you want to disable it in linux issue the command rmmod psmouse with root privilage.
     
    The Fire Snake, Feb 20, 2009
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