Ron Stordahl wrote: > > I am doing a fresh install and get to the point where the install asks: > > Do you want to run gpm's mouse-test program (Y/n)? (to which I respond) > y > Where is your mouse [/dev/ttyS0]? (to which I respond) > /dev/psaux (since I have a Microsoft Intellimouse 1.2A PS/2 compatible) > What type is your mouse (or help) [ms]? > help (which gives me a list which is confusing for these reasons: > > ms - For Microsoft mice (2 or 3 buttons)...... > ---various obviously wrong choices.... > ps2 - For most busmice connected to a ps/2 port (round with 6 metal pins). > ---various other obviously wrong choices > > I don't know what a 'busmouse' is except I thought it was more or less > extinct yet I am inclined to choose ps2. > > I know my mouse is a PS/2 type, connected with a round din plug installed on > the mainboard. > > Whats the correct answer? > > Ron > > -- > Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] < /dev/null
ps2 is the correct answer. I was a little confused by the choices too. I don't have statistics, but I would guess that the vast majority of computers sold in the last two years have a PS/2 Microsoft mouse. The various mouse configuration programs in Linux (X included) would be easier for most people to understand if they said "if you aren't using a laptop, you probably have a PS/2 mouse". - Kris
