[kde-linux] Re: Disable trackpad for one user account?

[Thomas Taylor]

On Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:18:07 -0800
Mark Knecht <markknecht at gmail.com> wrote:

> Is there a way in KDE to disable the trackpad in an Asus laptop for a
> single user? She's having trouble typing without making mistakes and
> prefers to use an external mouse as a pointing device.
> 
> Thanks,
> Mark
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Hi Mark;

Which version of KDE is this for?  In most recent versions the touchpad can be
disabled on a per user basis by having that user go to "Configure Desltop >
Keyboard & Mouse (Input in 4.x)", selecting touchpad and click on the
appropriate button.

Tom

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