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View Poll Results: Which finger do you use to operate your trackpad?
Thumb 0 0%
Forefinger 6 75.00%
Middle finger 2 25.00%
Ring finger 0 0%
Pinkie 0 0%
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05-07-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Okay, a quick poll: which finger do you use when operating the trackpad? For a bonus question: do you use tapping, dragging etc.?

Note: This is purely out of random interest, and in no way market research for anything to do with llamas or midgets.
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I personally got used to using my middle finger. It's abnormally long so I think that's a major part of the otherwise unknown reasoning.

I also use tapping (always have, so the new trackpads don't bother me), and I use dragging and all that stuff. I don't use gestures much though... don't know why. It took me an age to start using exposé too so I guess it's just what you are used to.
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I cant use my middle finger, after too many years of using laptops I have ALWAYS used my forefinger! I hate using tapping, especially playing games like the Sims, you end up tapping buttons you didnt want too. Plus I love the noise the Trackpad makes when you click it!
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Pointer on the pad, middle hovering over the pad incase I need to scroll, and thumb on the button.
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I've decided to turn tapping on, its so much easier and quieter.
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