08-26-2017, 12:28 PM
So I did some reading about kernels and have a bit more understanding, however still very basic!
I'm a little confused in that per the article from reddit (2014) it says to fix the touchpad issue to get 3.10 RC1. So although when I do the uname -r it says I have 4.4.0-93-generic am I still to "try" the 3.10 RC1 to see if it solves the touchpad issue?
I'm also confused as to whether this will change the whole system (computer) or just the touchpad issue.
I took a look at the Lite tweaks and saw the Kernel installer and Kernel Remover, however haven't checked those yet.
So unless it's best to simply work with a USB mouse I was thinking that since I really have nothing to lose other than maybe having at worst to reload Linux Lite on to this machine:
1) I should give it a go as it would be better to have the touchpad working (so that the youth who gets this computer won't have to be stranded if he loses the mouse).
2) I will probably learn stuff doing this...
So if someone can guide me/advise me as to which kernel I install OR if it's best that I simply not do anything your comments would be appreciated
I'm a little confused in that per the article from reddit (2014) it says to fix the touchpad issue to get 3.10 RC1. So although when I do the uname -r it says I have 4.4.0-93-generic am I still to "try" the 3.10 RC1 to see if it solves the touchpad issue?
I'm also confused as to whether this will change the whole system (computer) or just the touchpad issue.
I took a look at the Lite tweaks and saw the Kernel installer and Kernel Remover, however haven't checked those yet.
So unless it's best to simply work with a USB mouse I was thinking that since I really have nothing to lose other than maybe having at worst to reload Linux Lite on to this machine:
1) I should give it a go as it would be better to have the touchpad working (so that the youth who gets this computer won't have to be stranded if he loses the mouse).
2) I will probably learn stuff doing this...
So if someone can guide me/advise me as to which kernel I install OR if it's best that I simply not do anything your comments would be appreciated