So there is a problem with the synaptics driver on my device? Or isn't it installed or is my device not compatible?
Touche requires libinput.
You have Synaptic. so it is incompatible.
But if you follow the above linked tutorial, it seems limited gestures could be implemented.
What do you see with the command below?
xinput list
For now I can't check that. I will do this tomorrow.
This is a line of the output. (nealry): "SynPS/2 Synaptics TouchPad".
Is the touchpad itself incompatible or could I use libinput drivers? I think it's because of the trackpad itself.
I need to see the entire output.
Can you copy and paste it here?
⎡ Virtual core pointer | id=2 | [master pointer (3)] |
---|---|---|
⎜ ↳ Virtual core XTEST pointer | id=4 | [slave pointer (2)] |
⎜ ↳ Logitech Wireless Keyboard PID:4023 | id=14 | [slave pointer (2)] |
⎜ ↳ Compx 2.4G Wireless Receiver Consumer Control | id=12 | [slave pointer (2)] |
⎜ ↳ HanWang Tablet Mouse | id=9 | [slave pointer (2)] |
⎜ ↳ PS/2 Generic Mouse | id=18 | [slave pointer (2)] |
⎜ ↳ SynPS/2 Synaptics TouchPad | id=19 | [slave pointer (2)] |
⎜ ↳ Compx 2.4G Wireless Receiver | id=10 | [slave pointer (2)] |
⎜ ↳ Logitech Wireless Mouse | id=15 | [slave pointer (2)] |
⎣ Virtual core keyboard | id=3 | [master keyboard (2)] |
↳ Virtual core XTEST keyboard | id=5 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ Video Bus | id=7 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ Compx 2.4G Wireless Receiver System Control | id=13 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ HP WMI hotkeys | id=21 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ Logitech Wireless Keyboard PID:4023 | id=23 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ Compx 2.4G Wireless Receiver Consumer Control | id=22 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ Compx 2.4G Wireless Receiver Keyboard | id=11 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ HP HD Webcam [Fixed]: HP HD Web | id=16 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ HP Wireless hotkeys | id=20 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ AT Translated Set 2 keyboard | id=17 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ Sleep Button | id=8 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
↳ Power Button | id=6 | [slave keyboard (3)] |
Can you issue this command in terminal?
sudo apt install xserver-xorg-input-synaptics
and paste output here.
It was installed. What now?
Ah, OK.
So you do have a driver.
If you need a multi-touch with Synaptics, this is what I used to use before switching to Zorin and Touche:
You have to compile it from source but the end result is almost the same as Touche without GUI.
But will it work?
I only used it in Mint Linux (Cinnamon and XFCE desktops).
It worked quite well in Mint.
But I do not have any experience using it in Zorin (GNOME).
I wonder if you are better off using XFCE desktop rather than GNOME for ease of customization.
I will ask @Aravisian's opinion.
I am actually more the GNOME user.
If you are happy with its default settings GNOME is a great desktop.
Problem arises when you want to deviate from the default. I use my GNOME almost as is. I use this hardware setup and can run multiple OSs without a need for dual/multi-boot.
If I want to do a heavy customization, I go for XFCE desktop, not GNOME.
It should work the same on either Gnome or XFCE.
I have almost the same laptop and confirmed that Touche does not work in GNOME desktop.
I think it's because of the touchpad itself.
I am now more inclined to think that way.
Which way?
Hardware incompatibility.
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