I will try that does anyone happen to know if the intellimouse is supported? Thanks. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Mike Werner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 17:52:55 -0400
>Ray Percival wrote: >> What device should I make my mouse? /dev/mouse is not working. > >Depends on where your mouse is plugged in. The /dev/mouse is usually a >symlink to the actual device for the mouse. For example, on my system I use >a PS2 mouse. The device for a PS2 mouse is /dev/psaux And I've set >/dev/mouse to be symlinked to /dev/psaux > >Now then, the more common devices for mice are the first few serial ports, >or a PS2 port. For the serial devices: > >M$ Port Linux device >------------------------- >COM1 /dev/ttyS0 >COM2 /dev/ttyS1 >COM3 /dev/ttyS2 >COM4 /dev/ttyS3 > >So if you know where the pointer would be found under an M$ system, you >should now be able to find it under Linux. > >One more thing to keep in mind is kernel support for the device. However, >AFAIK all installation kernels contain support for both serial mice as well >as PS2 mice. So unless you've recompiled your kernel you should be good on >that point. >-- >Mike Werner KA8YSD | He that is slow to believe anything and > | everything is of great understanding, >'91 GS500E | for belief in one false principle is the >Morgantown WV | beginning of all unwisdom. > >
