Try to disable gpm on startup.
I have the same problem when I selected
gpm (running
the mouse in console).
So, I disable it and all runs fine.
ERIC
> Raptor wrote:
>
> I have just installed Mandrake 7.0 air
> on a k6-2 233. I installed it fine on
> my k6-III 400 with a PS/2 mouse.
>
> the 233 has no ps/2 port. So I use a
> serial mouse. I have both a genius (
> mouse model : 3 ) and time computers
> mouse ( whatever that is in reality I
> dont know ) and I cant get either to
> work.
>
> I have tried wiht mouseconfig all
> sorts of mouses (I told its not mice
> when refering to computers ) on both
> ttyS0 & 1. It should be on com2
> (ttyS1). But whenever I boot up the
> x-cursor is there, but it doesnt
> respond to movement or clicks.
>
> I have spend over 3 hours on this know
> and think I am loosing my sanity.
>
> If anybody out there knows of any
> tricks etc.. to check or get these
> mice workign I would be greatfull (
> you may save me from a padded cell ) .
>
> Thanks
>
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