https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Touchpad_Synaptics

(That's for Arch but Arch is so generic that the instructions should be the same. Replace any 'pacman' stuff with 'aptitude', obviously)

Recent X Servers don't require an xorg.conf but you can still make one yourself and it'll be read. I recommend against it though.

Touchpads are a pain in the arse though, aye.

What are you looking for in your OS. If it's just for web browsery Chrome OS is pretty good.

The great thing about free stuff is that it doesn't work like the stuff you pay for. That's why it's free, and the stuff you pay for is paid for.*

 

Here endeth the lesson

 

* yes, I am aware of the bollocks in this line of reasoning

Is your bollocks talk free or paid for? Cause if it's free it actually works!

My bollocks are never free, but are reasonably priced considering their superior quality.

I hate paying for stuff that doesn't work, and they won't give a refund.

 

So I don't...

How the fuck do I turn off that stupid login drum noise thing in 11.10? And why do they keep changing where it is? And if I have to do a stupid command prompt thing I'll be grumpy. Still.

Those drums are so fucking annoying :'D

(no idea)

http://maketecheasier.com/disable-login-sound-in-ubuntu-oneiric-quick-tips/2011/09/15

Thanks - I found various other ways but yours is the only one that's worked. It is absolutely ludicrous, but I guess that's Linux. Much obliged!

OK, fuck this. I'm installing XP in about 7 minutes + the amount of time it takes to burn the ISO.

 

So many simple little things just don't fucking work, Linux is still an amateur and unpolished attempt at a desktop OS.

QUITTER! :@

(but realist (hug) )

If you really want to learn something about linux (and I'm not saying you do), try running it in a virtual machine for a while before you essay a bare metal install. You'd save yourself a lot of grief.

Linux/ubuntu issue.

 

How do I stop the Grub list from ever appearing?

 

It usually doesn't, but after a crash or power failure it sometimes does meaning I have to go in the attic just to press enter, it doesn't seem to count down as I would've expected.

Do you have a timeout value in /boot/grub/menu.lst ?

If not, try adding "timeout 1" (i.e. one second; no quotes) and that'll solve the problem?

No menu.lst file. I think it's because it's Grub 2 or something. I shall Google some more!

Found the answer :)

I save myself a lot of grief by not using Linux.

And everyone else.

Yes, I must stop using people.