Ubuntu12.04 how to disable touchpad

Ubuntu12.04 there are two ways to disable the touchpad: method 1 sudormmodpsmouse this is disabled sudomodprobepsmouse this method is enabled and very convenient. However, the contacts and touchpad are disabled. In general, you still want to keep the contacts enabled. method 2. Search for the touch Device Manager (pointingdevices) in the Software Center for installation. For example, check disabletoutchpad.

Ubuntu 12.04 disables touchpad in two ways:

Method 1

Sudormmod psmouse is disabled

Sudomodprobe psmouse is enabled

This method is very convenient. However, the contacts and touchpad are disabled. Generally, you want to keep the contacts enabled.

Method 2

Search for the touch Device Manager (pointing devices) in the Software Center and install it, for example:

Check disable toutchpad.