Add a section to XF86Config-4

[oded]

Hi,

In order to get an ELO touch screen to work ( on a Knoppix I am remastering ) , I need to add a section in the XF86Config-4. I know XF86Config-4 is auto-generated by mkxf86config, but I don't know what to do to make it generate the XF86Config-4 with the section I need to add. I looked in mkxf86config and I could not understand how to edit it to add a section ( or If that the right way to do it )

Any help will be appriciated,

Thanks,

Oded.

[CrashedAgain]

Hi,

In order to get an ELO touch screen to work ( on a Knoppix I am remastering ) , I need to add a section in the XF86Config-4. I know XF86Config-4 is auto-generated by mkxf86config, but I don't know what to do to make it generate the XF86Config-4 with the section I need to add. I looked in mkxf86config and I could not understand how to edit it to add a section ( or If that the right way to do it )

Any help will be appriciated,

Thanks,

Oded.

XF86Config-4.in is the 'template' mkxfconfig uses to generate XF86Config-4. Insert your additions in XF86Config4.in & they should end up in XF86Config-4.

[AndersonSS]

What ELO driver works with KNOPPIX and what do I need to add to the XF86Config file?

Thanks

[digDug]

Wow, these posts are pretty spread out. I hope you guys were able to find the answers you needed. I intend to start a new topic "Elo Touchscreen" to make it easier for people to Google for help.

What ELO driver works with KNOPPIX...

The Knoppix iso I downloaded on 12/12/04 already contained drivers for an ELO touchscreen. Correct me if needed, but I think it was Knoppix 3.6 with kernel 2.4.27

...and what do I need to add to the XF86Config file?

I have yet to figure out what the plain old XF86Config file does. XF86Config-4, however, is the file you will want to modify in order to get the ELO working. I should mention that I'm using a serial ET1545C and that by 'working' I mean "the pointer moves within 2 inches of the place where your finger touched the screen." (I'm still trying to calibrate this thing) When I have used up the serial touchscreens I have laying around I will move to a USB model. Here is one of 100 places where you can find the same info: http://www.geniusweb.com/LDP/HOWTO/X...n-HOWTO-4.html Or you can Google it with: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...00&btnG=Search

Copy the section "InputDevice" and paste it directly into your XF86Config-4 file. As for me I added it right after the entry for the serial mouse. You will also need to add a few lines to the section "ServerLayout." As for calibrating the touchscreen - that info should appear in the new topic. Probably under hardware.

[arcanumx]

Hi guys,

I have a similar issue and could Very much use some genius cause we are going all out here and trying something new...

Heres what I need to accompish:

• » Edit the xf86config-4 file to include the Elo graphics touchscreen configuration
  » disable the ability to drag and drop images and files from the webpage (usually this happens by accident however it causes a new window to open in front of the first one)
  » kiosk knoppix so that upon boot users get only mozilla Firefox (latest version) and nothing else. Also if it were to crash or is closed the browser reopens to home page.
  » set custom homepage for firefox
  » install xmms and mozplugger for sound playback from the website we have setup for them to hear instructions audibly.
  » Remove all unneccassary programs to shrink size. "size matters"
  » secure the knoppix so that it cannot be used for any type of hacking.
  » Set custom host entries in the hosts file for intranet sites but still allow them to get to the internet.
  » install the cd to ram once the computer boots
  » set the screen resolution to 1280x1024x24 (its an LCD touchscreen and the website is hard coded to this size)
  » make this all happen on a CD that can be mailed out for other disaster locations to be on the same page. (does that mean I need to remaster or can I do this with a knoppix.sh)
  » eventually would like to have it run from knoppix terminal server but that is not immediate concern.

I have it working currently with the STANDARD Knoppix 4.0 CD. Unfortionatly I have to boot each individual system and manually configure it. This is very time consuming and not an option to walk thru over the phone with someone lol. Also there is the obvious concern about security. If there is any other information I can provide please ask.

Thanks in advance if this is something you are able to help direct me on. however if it is not, thank you for your time, and I appologize for the bother.