Powerbook trackpad, broken???

[Bruce Smith]

> > What is meant by "trackpad" is broken???  The whole trackpad doesn't work,
> > or just the trackpad scrolling features, or what's it talking about?
> You need a USB mouse. I'm hoping to get my hands on a new powerbook this
> week.

Is there any way to get the trackpad working now?  
(new kernel or even a different PPC distro?)

Is it true for all models of the new powerbooks?

Do the ibooks have the same problem?

Thanks!