> How do I get X running on my SGI R4600 Newport XL Indy? I'm > running Debian unstable and have installed all the relevant > packages, but I can't seem to get a usable display in X. All > indications seem to say that this graphics card is supported. > Also, when I boot Linux 2.4.16 (from ftp.rfc822.org), the ps/2 > mouse is not detected. I had a look at the config file for it, > and it seems support was enabled for this device.
i never got the ps2 mouse working properly under X even after creating the /dev/psaux i could get X to start but mouse movement was erratic with spurious button events. the solution (from this list) was to use /dev/gpmdata and set up gpm to use the raw option. this does have the unfortunate side effect of not being tunable so mouse movement is a bit slow. i also have a 24bit card but havent yet tried the most up to date binary. i generally go with what apt-get dist-upgrade gives me for 'testing'! GREG > Regards, > -- > wca > >
