> > And? Even before you startx, move your mouse around...do you get a
> > square "pointer" moving about the screen?
>
> don't make me laugh, i'm supposed to be mad/upset right now <g>.
> seriously though. no i never ever did get one. i thought i would only
> see a mouse with X.
uhm...no. gpm mouse services gives you mouse usage in console - for console
based programs that use it.
(this is a bit like the old mouse driver for DOS - remember them?)
> alright stop laughing.
I was not! :P
> i've decided i may just reinstall but have a question on that:
>
> if i let it just do it's thing without being in expert mode what
> should i choose?
>
> workstation or Server?
>
You chose expert mode? You really shouldn't have unless you're really an expert.
But Custom install is fine. You're using Mandrake 5.3, right? There should be 3
choices: Workstation, Server, Custom.
For now, I'd suggest Workstation (unless you really want a server) - You'll want
to do a custom install later on, though...maybe. You could also just
install/uninstall the rpms you want/don't want once you've got it all installed.
> to be honest i don't like the fact that i don't have any control over
> installation. ( hate it with that ms stuff)
Workstation defaults are pretty reasonable. The KDE desktop is installed by
default no matter which install option you choose. Of course, if you choose
Custom, you can also not install kde if you wish.
> well the only other mice in the house are:
>
> ms instupidmouse w/wheel - ps/2
> intellimouse w/o wheel - serial
> ibm - ps/2
Wait. Were you the one using the PA2013? I'm using a Logitech Trackman Marble
(love this thing!) with the PS/2 (aux?) driver and it works great. Had no
problems whatsoever. The middle button works as well.
> > problem. I'm sure many more on the list would also like to find out
> > what the heck is going on - and avoid it...oh well. Hang in there.
>
> them i would like to find out myself ;-). i just loving tinkering and
> turning greyer while playing <vbg>
>
> denise
Playing is the best way to learn, really... :)
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