Installing XP or Ubuntu 11.10 results in an “Operating System not found” error

I’m trying to install XP and Ubuntu on an RM tablet PC. I’m using an external DVD drive. I’ve tried installing XP using all of the default options. Got the above error. Booted in to the recovery console and tried fixmbr and fixboot neither made any difference. I then tried installing Ubuntu with defaul options, … Read more

Is there any way to comfortably use tootips with a graphics tablet?

I’m using a graphics tablet: CTH-480 My OS is Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.2 Tooltips (almost everywhere) work the same way: you have to put the cursor over a certain screen element, hover it still for a second, and the tooltip will show. If the cursor is moving even slightly, the tooltip won’t show. This is … Read more

My Tablet PC has a jog dial (typically used for scrolling up and down) but it does not work by default in Ubuntu 9.10 — how can I make it work?

I have an HP Compaq TC4400 and I recently was able to make most of the Tablet PC functions work in Ubuntu 9.10. (The step-by-step guide can be found in my blog.) Unfortunately I have yet to make the jog dial work. This would be particularly useful for scrolling up and down websites and documents … Read more

Disable ‘right-click’ on Panasonic CF-H1 digitizer?

A remote user is complaining that their Panasonic CF-H1 tablet is not working. After additional feedback it was revealed that the digitizer pen’s (stylus) right-click button is jammed. I remember that there is a setting to disable the right-click in Windows XP (via Panasonic Dashboard) but a) don’t have a tablet in my office and … Read more