If you have an asus netbook, I just found a utility to turn off the touch pad for the following models. Asus Eee PC 901/904/1000(H) You can download this utility from: http://amanda_hoic.mysinablog.com/resserver.php?resource=1766489-EeeToggle_Setup.zip Steve To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes