Greetings again. I have a fresh (right of Live-CD) install of Ubuntu 12.10 - not much done to it so far other than updates and Chromium install. It is not a dual boot, I put the SSD in and have only installed L\Ubuntu to it.
I am trying to get my wireless trackball - Logitech M570 - running and so far not having much luck. Computer is a Sony Vaio Laptop, I7. It has it's own internal BlueTooth. I have tried the bluetooth "Setup new device" (after checking that BT is actually on with Bluetooth Settings screen) and the scan never sees any device. I have also confirmed the battery works in the trackball. I have tried inserting the supplied BT dongle and using that both wioth the laptop BT on and off - nada. the trackball works both with the old Windows install on this laptop as well as gets a nightly use on my work system. Lots of web results on setting it up, etc, but most results I have found so far are along the lines of "after you have paired your device...." some info I have found appears to be for older distros (8 predominates) or other versions (Mint, etc) but no one seems to actually have a problem actually pairing. There is some indication that it may be "Easier" to pair in Windows, then shift (dual boot) to Linux - but I am on a 100% Linux install right now and that isn't an option. Other sites indicate this isn't really needed at all. I feel I am just not doing something right or are failing to find and edit the correct config to insure that my system can see this thing - any thoughts? JC -- Prov. 12:15 Eschew obfuscation and pompous prolixity. Light a man a fire, he is warm for the night. Light a man afire, he is warm for the rest of his life.
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