Thanks for the suggestion - I will try it. I THINK I went this route once, but since it still doesn't shut off I will make sure to try it again. On 2/5/20 9:53 AM, eminmn wrote: > > > On 2/4/2020 16:48, gregrwm wrote: >> If I was to install a linux OS on a home laptop again, I think I >> would go with Linux Mint or Elementary OS. I have Linux Mint on a >> laptop that I use for work when I travel and it is just fine for all >> the basics. It boots nicely and I only have a couple of minor >> complaints (haven't figured out how to turn off the touchpad via the >> function keys or system). > > On Mint 19 go to Menu > Preferences > Mouse and Touchpad then slide > 'Enable Touchpad' button to off. This at least works on all Thinkpads > I have tried. > > ed > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list -- Randy Clarksean, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, CFII 50685 330th Street Ottertail MN 56571 Phone: 1.218.385.3750 Mobile: 1.218.371.1967