On Fri, 2 Jun 2000, Bernie wrote:
> "c_lee11" wrote:
> >That's odd. Here in the U.S. 3-button PS/2-Serial port mice are fairly
> >common. You can buy them in department store chaind like Wal-Mart for
> >around $9.00.
> >
> >Do you think you could include support for the 3rd button in the PS/2
> >version of the ctmouse driver?
>
> I didn't even know they existed, I'll need the specifications first (or
> such a mouse), I'll go look for specs when I have time.
> I actually remembered yesterday that I have a "Primax" (actually two - but
> one is so bad it's useless) mouse that doesn't work with Cute Mouse - if I
> can get it to work perhaps the Logitech mice will start working as well.
> It should be rather easy if I'm steady enough on my hand - protocol.com
> that comes with the source (I forgot to add it so don't look in my source
> distro) will tell you the bits sent by a mouse on com1.
> More and more mice here are USB so in time someone will probably need to
> add that as well to Cute Mouse. Some people would probably like Arachne to
> be able to use the IntelliMouse "feature" on their mice as well...
> //Bernie
The newer Logitech mouse drivers supports 3-button PS/2 mice. The
linux gpm mouse driver and Xwindows under linux also support these kinds
of mice.
One of the best thing about these mice is that they can be used with the
PS/2 port or a 9-pin serial port using a adapter that comes with
most of these mice.
