Middle Mouse button emulation on trackpad?

[cvmiller]

So, xbindkeys runs the python script when I enter my configured key combo, and the python script runs xte to inject the events.  Kinda rube goldberg, but it seems to be working.

Sounds like you have something working, although as you say, overly complex. Too bad the track pad doesn't recognize a 3 finger tap (something I use all the time on my Chromebook).