"R.I.P. Deaddog" wrote:
>
> On 17 Apr 2001, Guillaume Cottenceau wrote:
>
> > > Please please please wait until you fix the ThinkPad mouse problem. I
> > > might have to leave 7.2 on my TP ( and I like 8 at least from Beta3)
> >
> > It looks like it's not highly probable we'll have a patch.
>
> Too sad. Then Thinkpad users should compile their own custom kernel? :(
>
> Then it's probably wise to issue a warning to these users then. (e.g.
> specify it in known bug list when 8.0 is out)
>
> Confirmed: the culprit is really the psaux keyboard waiting patch. After
> removing the patch PS/2 mouse works fine with gpm.
>
Is this something that is easily floating around where it can be backed
out by TP users? I'm not too terribly averse to rebuilding a kernel,
though that would be a first in my mandrake experience.
I agree that it should be noted.
When a fixed kernel is available then it really should be noted.
-randy
