Again, for the record in case it's of use to others. Previously & cautiously, I updated Xorg-server, but used the old modules. Having got that to work, I've gone the Evdev route & it seems to work !
I recompiled kernel 2.6.29 to use 'event interface' (as instructed). Then in /etc/make.conf , I commented #INPUT_DEVICES="keyboard mouse" and replaced it with INPUT_DEVICES="evdev" Then I recompiled Xorg-server without 'USE="-hal"' & in /etc/X11/xorg.conf commented the line #Option "AutoAddDevices" "false" I rebooted & everything is working ! I have a Logitech mouse which I bought several years ago & use a US keyboard layout, which probably simplified the task. -- ========================,,============================================ SUPPORT ___________//___, Philip Webb ELECTRIC /] [] [] [] [] []| Cities Centre, University of Toronto TRANSIT `-O----------O---' purslowatchassdotutorontodotca
