Re: tsdev mixer?

[James S. <jsi...@tr...>]

> A number of apps already exist that use /dev/ts w/ the Compaq
> touchscreen protocol. These apps try to open '/dev/ts' (a single
> device) and use it for all input. 

I noticed that. Especially since I rewrote that driver.  I managed to
convince Jamey Hicks to migrate over to the input api :-) 

> Having a tsdev mixer device would
> allow /dev/ts to be symlinked to this device, and all mice/touchpanels
> would suddenly Just Work without any userland code changes.
> 
> Supporting these legacy apps was the original point of having tsdev in
> the first place, but separating the tsdev devices reduces its
> effectiveness in reaching that goal (as it ensures that any legacy app
> can only feed from one device at a time). Thus, a mixer here would be
> the Right Thing to do.

Okay you have some points here. Of course this driver will not behave
properly for PDA's with two touchscreens. Yes I have seen such devices 
in japan. oF course the compaq interface is broken in this manner as well.