On Tuesday 17 Sep 2002 09:24, Buchan Milne wrote:
> John & Rebecca wrote:
> > Hello all.
> >
> > I have a problem with the mouse testing during Mandrake install
> > which has been around since I've been using Mandrake at v7.0. I've
> > had the same problem on 5 different computers and 4 or 5 different
> > mice (all PS2 tho). I currently have a Logitech MouseMan Wheel
> > "Laser" mouse.
> >
> > During install I have no problems using the mouse until it comes
> > time to test the mouse config. Every time, I select a mouse config
> > from the list, click OK to test the mouse, and everything goes
> > wacky: the pointer moves to a corner of the test area, buttons
> > start flashing as if they are being repeatedly hit. I must Tab and
> > Enter to go back to choose a different mouse. I have to go back and
> > forth and do this 3 or 4 times before things finally work
> > correctly. (And yes, I have made sure to move the wheel first.)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> What happens if you:
> 1)read the instructions
> 2)Scroll the wheel as the first thing you do (assuming you have a
> wheel).
I think you should read before answering
>
> This has only been an issue with the Genius Netscroll, and it
> (scrolling the wheel first) does the trick every time. Logitech
> Mouseman+ PS2 doens't exhibit this, nor does MS Intellimouse PS2.
Wrong. I have an Intellimouse Optical PS/2 that works fine with 8.2
(kudzu?) but acts wildly with gpm with all 9.0 betas and rcs. After a
few reboots it seems to sort itself out but it's no use pretending
there's nothing wrong
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