LMDE + XFCE (linux mint debian edition) - touchpad and wine issues (solved)

So I am trying out Linux Mint Debian Edition with XFCE - its awesome, but I have found a few niggles so far.

First up is WINE is impossible to install it seems.. what a ball ache..
so go here and use this old stable version .deb file
http://www.lamaresh.net/binary.php

Second was the synaptic touchpad didnt allow double tap to click or scrolling on the edge..
simple solution
 sudo vim /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/50-synaptics.conf

and then add these lines
  Option "TapButton1" "1"
  Option "VertEdgeScroll" "1"

I shall add more solutions to issues I find over the next few weeks.

I have failed to update this blog for some time... been very very busy with all kinds of things including setting up sh-hackspace.org.uk a surrey and hampshire hackspace!
Also trying to get a Geek Girls Group started in surrey and hampshire so if you know any women who would be interested please pass on my details @__freakyclown__ on twitter

I have finally cured all the electronic issues I had with my 3d printer and is as I write this sentence printing its first high quality print!