On Monday 21 January 2002 18:32, Mr O wrote: > Just the info I was looking for.
Here's some detail on the kernel options for booting to a USB kbd: http://linux-usb.sourceforge.net/USB-guide/x194.html >Have you tried hot plugging as well? If your MB doesn't have a PS/2 controller, ou may need to move to Xfree86 4.2.0. See: http://www.noguska.net/linux/xfree86/4.2.0/RELNOTES2.html#4 > That's my primary reason really. Setup a file server with a 'local' > keyboard that doesn't need to be there at all times. Probably do the > same with an optical mouse. Thus no need to power off for the PS2 as > you should know you'll screw your motherboard hot plugging a PS2. > Thanks all. > > Mr O. > > > I have a keyboard with both USB and PS2 connections and have run it > > successfully both ways with RedHat 7.1. The kernel has to be built > > with some options for supporting this. The stock RH one has what > > you need and if you compile your own you just need to look out for > > stuff like Input Core. As far as opinions, well it doesn't really > > make any difference to me, I can type on it the same either way. I > > guess if you have a computer without a PS2 connection you'll need > > to use USB...I got mine at Staples. > > > > Kahli > > Stock kernel? Haven't used one since I learned to compile. > > <snippet> > > >My bet would be that the reported effect you heard about was more > >psychological than real. A USB gamepad on the other hand could be a > >different story. > > Yeah, that too. I'm telling you.. my Logitech joystick works great > for XMMS control and cruisin' in Descent3. FlightGear recognizes it > too but I'm clueless on flying a plane. :-) > > _________________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
