[olpc-help] Jumpy mouse and 653

[Kim Quirk]

I agree with Adam. There are actually 3 or 4 different 'jumpy mouse'
problems and each of them will have a different fix. The faq lists all the
possible fixes with the hope that it will help or solve the problem for any
particular individual.

It might be important to state that. There isn't just one bug... so one
solution will not work for everyone.

We know of a fix for one particular jumpy mouse problem that WILL be in an
upcoming release (>653); people who are still experiencing a problem should
try that build when it comes out.

Thanks,
Kim


On Dec 29, 2007 8:51 PM, Holt <holt at laptop.org> wrote:

> Let's clarify 2 myths:
>
> 1) 653 does not contain any specific fixes for the Touchpad.  Future
> builds in coming weeks (eg. 655?) will contain candidate fixes for
> http://dev.laptop.org/ticket/2804 (toucher jumping to the bottom-right
> of the screen).  Finally, it's true reflashing / updating (to any other
> Build) does sometime partially alleviate the problem.
>
>  > I HAVE ALSO HEARD THAT YOU CAN NOT TOUCH THE TOUCHPAD DURING START
> UP. HANDS OFF.
> 2) The above rumor has never been substantiated.
> (Remember: the touchpad-jumping-to-the-bottom-right bug is intermittent)
>
> Thanks,
> OLPC Support (http://support.laptop.org)
>
> GS rider wrote:
> > I am sorry, but I am not sure anyone should be suggesting that the 653
> build will solve the Jumpy mouse problem.
> >
> > My POV is that the whole post should be removed.  I have contacted
> mburns with my concern.  I am not sure I am correct.
> >
> > I posted a simple answer that worked for me.   BUT I am not sure it will
> work for everyone.
> >
> > You can read what I did.  I am sure that it is a lot easier than try to
> update to the 653 build.  BTW, 653 is the latest build, but no OLPC Engineer
>  has yet suggested that we all upgrade to it.  It is a signed release, but
> still in testing.
> >
> > Read on if interested.
> >
> >
> > hold the four corner buttons down at the same time touching the "fn"
> button Last.
> >
> > I then rebooted. No luck, BUT
> >
> > I did the four corner thingy again and rebooted.
> >
> > Since then I have not had the problem.
> >
> > I HAVE ALSO HEARD THAT YOU CAN NOT TOUCH THE TOUCHPAD DURING START UP.
> HANDS OFF.
> >
> > It has been several days, not problem.
> >
> > Good Luck. BTW, I don't think people should be recommending the 653
> build to solve problems. :)  :)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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