MPX (Multipointer) In Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx

MPX (Multipointer) is included in Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx Alpha 1.

This allows You to create separate mouse pointers.

Starting with X11R7.5, Xorg includes support for Multi-Pointer X. This allows the user to use multiple input devices simultaneously.



Here is guide how to do this:

http://alec.mooo.com/mpx.php

This guide is for laptop users if want to have separate mouse pointers for your mouse and your touchpad.