RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Well, no... (because I don't see any /dev/usbmouseX entries), but in the spirit of your suggestion, I did try /dev/usb/mouse[0-1] with no effect I think it is pretty clear (which may simply mean my mind has found a dead space) that I am missing some usb drivers, but I was intrigued to find a long list of mouseN, scannerN, and lpN, N=0..15 entries in /dev/usb -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Egbert Eich Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 6:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse David Turetsky writes: > I have tried /dev/input/mouseN where N = 0...4 to no apparent effect > How about /dev/usbmouseN, N={0,1,...} ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
David Turetsky writes: > I have tried /dev/input/mouseN where N = 0...4 to no apparent effect > How about /dev/usbmouseN, N={0,1,...} Egbert. ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I have only three out of six (missing mousedev, usbmouse, and hid) Apt-get couldn't find any of them I have a fresh installation of debian woody 3.0r1 taken from a 7 CD set I just did a search of debian packages and none of these missing modules turned up What distribution are you using? -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Brian C. Dilley Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 5:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; David Turetsky Subject: Re: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Here's my lsmod and XF86Config, i use musedev and a usb mouse works great for me. The important modules are mousedev, usbmouse, hid, input, usb-uhci, and usbcore. lsmod first: .:[brian@ ~]:[ lsmod Module Size Used byTainted: P emu10k162856 0 ac97_codec 9256 0 [emu10k1] sound 52308 0 [emu10k1] soundcore 3172 7 [emu10k1 sound] af_packet 8776 1 (autoclean) NVdriver 989728 10 ide-scsi7632 0 smbfs 33360 9 tulip 39232 1 mousedev3924 1 usbmouse1912 0 (unused) hid17476 0 (unused) input 3008 0 [mousedev usbmouse hid] usb-uhci 20876 0 (unused) usbcore54304 0 [usbmouse hid usb-uhci] sr_mod 12792 0 (autoclean) (unused) scsi_mod 50868 2 (autoclean) [ide-scsi sr_mod] cdrom 25856 0 (autoclean) [sr_mod] unix 13928 72 (autoclean) .:[brian@ ~]:[ ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
Re: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Here's my lsmod and XF86Config, i use musedev and a usb mouse works great for me. The important modules are mousedev, usbmouse, hid, input, usb-uhci, and usbcore. lsmod first: .:[brian@ ~]:[ lsmod Module Size Used byTainted: P emu10k162856 0 ac97_codec 9256 0 [emu10k1] sound 52308 0 [emu10k1] soundcore 3172 7 [emu10k1 sound] af_packet 8776 1 (autoclean) NVdriver 989728 10 ide-scsi7632 0 smbfs 33360 9 tulip 39232 1 mousedev3924 1 usbmouse1912 0 (unused) hid17476 0 (unused) input 3008 0 [mousedev usbmouse hid] usb-uhci 20876 0 (unused) usbcore54304 0 [usbmouse hid usb-uhci] sr_mod 12792 0 (autoclean) (unused) scsi_mod 50868 2 (autoclean) [ide-scsi sr_mod] cdrom 25856 0 (autoclean) [sr_mod] unix 13928 72 (autoclean) .:[brian@ ~]:[ xf86config second: # ** # Module section -- this section is used to specify # which dynamically loadable modules to load. # ** Section "Module" #SubSection "extmod" # Option "omit xfree86-dga" #EndSubSection # Load some other stuff Load "dbe" Load "glx" Load "dri" Load "fbdevhw" Load "drm" Load "extmod" Load "i2c" Load "fb" Load "GLcore" Load "mesa" Load "dga" Load "type1" Load "freetype" Load "xtt" Load "speedo" EndSection # ** # Files section. This allows default font and rgb paths to be set # ** Section "Files" # Font paths #FontPath "/opt/fonts/TTF" #FontPath "/opt/fonts/100dpi" #FontPath "/opt/fonts/75dpi" #FontPath "/opt/fonts/CID" #FontPath "/opt/fonts/Speedo" #FontPath "/opt/fonts/Type1" #FontPath "/opt/fonts/cyrillic" #FontPath "/opt/fonts/encodings" #FontPath "/opt/fonts/local" #FontPath "/opt/fonts/misc" #FontPath "/opt/fonts/util" # Font servers FontPath"tcp/localhost:7100" FontPath"unix/:7100" FontPath"tcp/localhost:7101" FontPath"unix/:7101" # WTF is an rgb file? RgbPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/rgb" EndSection # ** # Server flags section. # ** Section "ServerFlags" #Option "NoTrapSignals" #Option "Dont Zap" #Option "Dont Zoom" #Option "DisableVidModeExtension" #Option "AllowNonLocalXvidtune" #Option "DisableModInDev" #Option "AllowNonLocalModInDev" EndSection # ** # Core keyboard's InputDevice section # ** Section "InputDevice" Identifier "MSKeyboard" Driver "Keyboard" Option "AutoRepeat""500 30" Option "XkbModel" "microsoft" Option "XkbRules" "xfree86" Option "XkbModel" "microsoft" Option "XkbLayout" "us" Option "XkbVariant""windows-us" EndSection # ** # Core Pointer's InputDevice section # ** Section "InputDevice" Identifier "USB Mouse" Driver "mouse" Option "Protocol" "IMPS/2" Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" Option "Buttons" "5" EndSection # ** # Monitor section # ** Section "Monitor" Identifier "NEC_MultiSync_FE1250" HorizSync 31 - 110.0 #HorizSync 30-64 # multisync #HorizSync 31.5, 35.2# multiple fixed sync frequencies #HorizSync 15-25, 30-50 # multiple ranges of sync frequencies VertRefresh 50-160 EndSection Section "Monitor" Identifier "NEC_MultiSync_P750" HorizSync 30 - 80 VertRefresh 50 - 110 EndSection # *
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I have tried /dev/input/mouseN where N = 0...4 to no apparent effect -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Egbert Eich Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 4:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse David Turetsky writes: > Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on the > referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in > XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have for > the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As soon > as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs (XF86OpenSerial: > Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device) > 'mice' may not be the correct device to use with the ps/2 mouse driver. Try /dev/input/mouseN, N={0,1,...}. The kernel messages may give you the correct value of N. Use 'dmesg' to dump them. ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
David Turetsky writes: > Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on the > referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in > XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have for > the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As soon > as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs (XF86OpenSerial: > Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device) > 'mice' may not be the correct device to use with the ps/2 mouse driver. Try /dev/input/mouseN, N={0,1,...}. The kernel messages may give you the correct value of N. Use 'dmesg' to dump them. Egbert. ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Modprobe mousedev Restarted x Logged in NEITHER mouse worked Pause for feedback -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse woops, that's mousedev :). I'm crossing my fingers. Jesse On Sun, 9 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > % modprobe devmouse > modprobe: Can't locate module devmouse > % apt-get install devmouse > E: Couldn't find package devmouse > > -- > David > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:10 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > Try 'modprobe devmouse', and then restart X with the configuration from > the howto. Hopefully that module will be include with your system. If > it isn't you can probably install it from an apt source somehow, or you > can recompile the kernel. > > Jesse > > On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on the > > referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in > > XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have for > > the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As > soon > > as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs (XF86OpenSerial: > > Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device) ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
woops, that's mousedev :). I'm crossing my fingers. Jesse On Sun, 9 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > % modprobe devmouse > modprobe: Can't locate module devmouse > % apt-get install devmouse > E: Couldn't find package devmouse > > -- > David > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:10 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > Try 'modprobe devmouse', and then restart X with the configuration from > the howto. Hopefully that module will be include with your system. If > it isn't you can probably install it from an apt source somehow, or you > can recompile the kernel. > > Jesse > > On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on the > > referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in > > XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have for > > the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As > soon > > as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs (XF86OpenSerial: > > Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device) > > > . . . . > > ___ > XFree86 mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 > > ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
% modprobe devmouse modprobe: Can't locate module devmouse % apt-get install devmouse E: Couldn't find package devmouse -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Try 'modprobe devmouse', and then restart X with the configuration from the howto. Hopefully that module will be include with your system. If it isn't you can probably install it from an apt source somehow, or you can recompile the kernel. Jesse On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on the > referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in > XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have for > the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As soon > as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs (XF86OpenSerial: > Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device) > . . . . ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Try 'modprobe devmouse', and then restart X with the configuration from the howto. Hopefully that module will be include with your system. If it isn't you can probably install it from an apt source somehow, or you can recompile the kernel. Jesse On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on the > referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in > XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have for > the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As soon > as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs (XF86OpenSerial: > Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device) > > lsmod gives: > > ModuleSizeUsed by Not tainted > ntfs 48544 3 (autoclean) > nls_cp437 43847 (autoclean) > keybdev 16640 (unused) > usbkbd28480 (unused) > input 30720 [keybdev usbkbd] > usb-uhci 20708 0 (unused) > usbcore 48032 0 [usbkbd usb-uhci] > > My Config-4 file is attached: > > -- > David > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 11:16 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > Check out this howto: > http://hints.linuxfromscratch.org/hints/usbmouse.txt , > and verify that you see these modules loaded--uhci.o (or usb_ohci.o), > hid.o, mousedev.o--in the output of lsmod. > > ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on the referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have for the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As soon as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs (XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device) lsmod gives: Module SizeUsed by Not tainted ntfs48544 3 (autoclean) nls_cp437 43847 (autoclean) keybdev 16640 (unused) usbkbd 28480 (unused) input 30720 [keybdev usbkbd] usb-uhci20708 0 (unused) usbcore 48032 0 [usbkbd usb-uhci] My Config-4 file is attached: -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 11:16 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Check out this howto: http://hints.linuxfromscratch.org/hints/usbmouse.txt , and verify that you see these modules loaded--uhci.o (or usb_ohci.o), hid.o, mousedev.o--in the output of lsmod. XF86Config-4 Description: Binary data
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Check out this howto: http://hints.linuxfromscratch.org/hints/usbmouse.txt , and verify that you see these modules loaded--uhci.o (or usb_ohci.o), hid.o, mousedev.o--in the output of lsmod. Jesse On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > XF86Openserial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice > No such device > Logitech optical mouse: cannot open input device > PreInit failed for input device "Logitech optical mouse" > > I tried the recommended settings again after commenting out the > Microsoft IntelliMouse section (I was trying to run with both), but got > the same error messages > > I am using a stock kernel from the Woody CD distribution > > ls -a /dev/input shows mice > > I suppose I could use the adapter and plug it into the back of my > processor where the Microsoft mouse is now installed. Right now it is > plugged into a USB 1.1 port off of my keyboard > > -- > David > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 1:46 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > pointer section: > > Section "InputDevice" > Identifier "Configured Mouse" > Driver "mouse" > Option "CorePointer" > Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" > Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2" > Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true" > Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" > EndSection > > You have to make sure that the right modules are loaded in the kernel in > order to use usb devices. So, if you boot with the PS/2 mouse, you > might > have to load the modules by hand in order for it to work, otherwise they > should load automatically (I'm assuming you're running the stock > kernel). > > Jesse > > On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > I just tried that change (from /dev/psaux to /dev/input/mice) and x > > startup bombed out. Can you send me the full section for pointers from > > your Config-4 file? > > > > -- > > David > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 10:37 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > > > Glad to hear it. You can probably use that optical mouse as well (I > > have > > a Logitech optical, which works great), but you just have to change > > /dev/psaux back to /dev/input/mice. > > > > Jesse > > > > On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > > > PROGRESS!!! > > > > > > > > > ___ > > XFree86 mailing list > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 > > > > > > > ___ > XFree86 mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 > > ___ > XFree86 mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 > > ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > While I fished around a bit, I don't see how to specify a different > font... say for xterm. The 'Control Center' didn't seem to offer help It's not a gnome issue to setup the fonts for xterm. You can, however, use gnome-terminal and get a point'n'click interface to change fonts. For xterm, fonts can be selected on a one-shot basis with the -fn command-line option to xterm. Examples: xterm -fn fixed xterm -fn "-*-fixed-*-*-*-*" xterm -fn "-*-avant garde gothic-*-*-*-*" If you want to select fonts on a more permanent basis you will need to use X resources. You can see the system default resources in the directory /etc/X11/Xresources. You can also play with the command editres. Finally, there is a howto: http://bsd7.starkhome.cs.sunysb.edu/~samson/HOWTO/html/XWindow-User-HOWTO/XWindow-User-HOWTO-8.html (it is actually documented in excruciating detail in the official X docs -- but who wants to read that many hundred pages?) > Speaking of help, when I click on the ? icon on the bottom of my screen, > I get a window with 'Could not load default TOC page'. However, when I > click on Help in the menu of 'Control Center' it does open html pages of > help A gnome configuration issue -- nothing to do with XFree86, or even X in general. > I tried importing a jpg file that I use in windows as screen background. > Should gnome accept it? It seemed to politely ignore it. Is this feature > limited to solid colors? Again, a gnome issue. It's got nothing to do with X. (btw. jpeg files work fine on my system -- I suspect you are using an older version where nautilus and other pieces of the system fight over who gets to draw the background -- your background might actually show the jpeg but nautilus covers it with a window with icons on it that looks like the background but isn't. You can tell Nautilus not to, tell nautilus to draw the jpeg or get a newer version of gnome) > BTW, on a personal note, my long-term memory is quite excellent and > indeed improving with time; however my short-term memory ain't quite > what it used to be since bypass surgery. As for age, that is a state > secret, but I will confess to occasionally dating women easily young > enough to be offspring and plenty old enough to vote. I suppose that's > both bragging and complaining :) I hope to be happily married at that age but I think I can settle for what you have there... :) -Peter "We need to see ex-girlfriends occasionally so that we remember why we aren't with them anymore." ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Yes, that's it! Thanks -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Hans Öfverbeck Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 8:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Hi, David Turetsky wrote: >Atl-f7 does not do it on my system. > Try: Ctrl-Alt-F7 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Hey, wow! Man 1 chvt. Awright! I used xterm on my Gnome desktop to view this. A couple of questions: While I fished around a bit, I don't see how to specify a different font... say for xterm. The 'Control Center' didn't seem to offer help Speaking of help, when I click on the ? icon on the bottom of my screen, I get a window with 'Could not load default TOC page'. However, when I click on Help in the menu of 'Control Center' it does open html pages of help I tried importing a jpg file that I use in windows as screen background. Should gnome accept it? It seemed to politely ignore it. Is this feature limited to solid colors? BTW, on a personal note, my long-term memory is quite excellent and indeed improving with time; however my short-term memory ain't quite what it used to be since bypass surgery. As for age, that is a state secret, but I will confess to occasionally dating women easily young enough to be offspring and plenty old enough to vote. I suppose that's both bragging and complaining -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Peter Finderup Lund Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 8:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > For example, where is Alt-F7 documented (I fully stand ready to be > embarrassed) man 1 chvt (chvt is for scripted change of virtual terminals - it also mentions how to do it from the keyboard) I also think it is mentioned in several of the XFree86 documents -- but my memory isn't too great either :/ -Peter ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
Re: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Hi, David Turetsky wrote: Atl-f7 does not do it on my system. Try: Ctrl-Alt-F7 Best Regards Hans Öfverbeck ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Ctl-Alt-F7 seems to do it on my system (Microsoft Natural Pro keyboard) -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 1:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse To get from a terminal to X, it's usually Alt-F7 (ttys 1-6 are commonly getty login instances). Also there is a program called 'su' which allows you to become the root user. ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > For example, where is Alt-F7 documented (I fully stand ready to be > embarrassed) man 1 chvt (chvt is for scripted change of virtual terminals - it also mentions how to do it from the keyboard) I also think it is mentioned in several of the XFree86 documents -- but my memory isn't too great either :/ -Peter ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Atl-f7 does not do it on my system. Thanks for reminding me of su -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 1:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse To get from a terminal to X, it's usually Alt-F7 (ttys 1-6 are commonly getty login instances). Also there is a program called 'su' which allows you to become the root user. ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I will confess to some prior usage of both debian and unix. I was running Potato... and its predecessor about 2 years ago, with mutt, vim, gcc, exim, mostly and came back to try again when a Woody CD distribution became available with support for my Nvidia graphics card. Previously I had used a Silicon Graphics box some years previously Before availing myself of these lists, I typically check man, info, any HOWTO, the CD readme and help files, O'Reilly books, and often run a google search as well but often the relevant information doesn't always readily rise to the level of my radar For example, where is Alt-F7 documented (I fully stand ready to be embarrassed) PS, I suppose a lot of my problem could also be hoisted on a fading short-term memory (a combo of disease and age) and a major focus on a Windows production requirement -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 1:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse To get from a terminal to X, it's usually Alt-F7 (ttys 1-6 are commonly getty login instances). Also there is a program called 'su' which allows you to become the root user. You should check out debian's install documentation from their website. It will help you get accustomed to the basics of the system. Debian offers a ton of great documentation, on the web, and which you can download as .deb packages (use dselect, and go to the Optional/docs section). ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
XF86Openserial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device Logitech optical mouse: cannot open input device PreInit failed for input device "Logitech optical mouse" I tried the recommended settings again after commenting out the Microsoft IntelliMouse section (I was trying to run with both), but got the same error messages I am using a stock kernel from the Woody CD distribution ls -a /dev/input shows mice I suppose I could use the adapter and plug it into the back of my processor where the Microsoft mouse is now installed. Right now it is plugged into a USB 1.1 port off of my keyboard -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 1:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse pointer section: Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Configured Mouse" Driver "mouse" Option "CorePointer" Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2" Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true" Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" EndSection You have to make sure that the right modules are loaded in the kernel in order to use usb devices. So, if you boot with the PS/2 mouse, you might have to load the modules by hand in order for it to work, otherwise they should load automatically (I'm assuming you're running the stock kernel). Jesse On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > I just tried that change (from /dev/psaux to /dev/input/mice) and x > startup bombed out. Can you send me the full section for pointers from > your Config-4 file? > > -- > David > > -Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 10:37 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > Glad to hear it. You can probably use that optical mouse as well (I > have > a Logitech optical, which works great), but you just have to change > /dev/psaux back to /dev/input/mice. > > Jesse > > On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > PROGRESS!!! > > > > > ___ > XFree86 mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 > > ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
To get from a terminal to X, it's usually Alt-F7 (ttys 1-6 are commonly getty login instances). Also there is a program called 'su' which allows you to become the root user. You should check out debian's install documentation from their website. It will help you get accustomed to the basics of the system. Debian offers a ton of great documentation, on the web, and which you can download as .deb packages (use dselect, and go to the Optional/docs section). Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > I have two 'mouse/mice' entries in my Input Device Section, so I've just > changed the one re Optical Mouse as you suggest > > One problem: I was in Gnome and used Ctl-Alt-F1 or similar to get to the > command line. How do I get back. When in enter 'gdm' the response is > 'gdm already running. Aborting!' > > Another question: Apparently from gnome I cannot log in as root. How do > I do that from an x environment? > > Thanks again, guys! > > -- > David > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 10:37 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > Glad to hear it. You can probably use that optical mouse as well (I > have > a Logitech optical, which works great), but you just have to change > /dev/psaux back to /dev/input/mice. > > Jesse > > On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > PROGRESS!!! > > > > I ran dpkg-reconfigure... it did indeed select /dev/psaux so I went > > along with it... Problem: gdm startup hung up on the screen details > > regardless of what I specified, so I ended up editing the > > xf86config-generated Config-4 file, borrowing details from the > > dpkg-reconfigured version > > > > UP AND RUNNING with gdm, using Microsoft mouse, but Logitech optical > > mouse apparently not recognized... survivable... something to worry > > about later, if ever. No problem recognizing keyboard (ps104) > > > > Thanks to all for help. Now I can REALLY get into trouble! > > > > Welcome any further thoughts and suggestions. Thanks again! > > > > -- > > David > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 1:11 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > > > Is your mouse a usb device? If not, perhaps try /dev/psaux instead of > > /dev/input/mice. > > > > You should try dpkg-reconfigure too. It may give you configure > options > > for the keyboard that you haven't though of yet. Once you have a > > XF86Config-4 that works, then edit it by hand for whatever tuning and > > adjustments you want. > > > > You can use dpkg-reconfigure to change between gdm, kdm, and xdm, as > > well, by just putting one of them as the object of the command (I > > couldn't > > figure out earlier if you wanted to change login managers, or simply > > disable them entirely). > > > > If that doesn't work, have you posted your XF86Config-4 file yet? And > > it > > is only the keyboard and mouse that are causing you problems? > > > > Jesse > > > > On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > > > [Latest on top] > > > > > > I have tried all of your suggestions to no effect, including pc101, > > > Microsoft IntelliType Pro (from Dell documentation) > > > > > > Rather than use dpkg-reconfigure, I have been manually editing > > > XF86Congif-4 > > > > > > A few factoids to complete the description of the environment" > > > > > > When linux boots up, it recognizes the keyboard as: > > > > > > Input0: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro on usb1:3.0 > > > > > > When XF86 was initially installed it posted /dev/tty0 for the mouse. > > > When I just now changed it to /dev/input/mice per your suggestion, > gdm > > > failed to start up at all, with EE msg XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open > > > device /dev/input/mice No such device although there is in fact a > > > /dev/input/mice > > > > > > Separately, this output shows (II) Keyboard "Keyboard1" handled by > > > legacy driver > > > > > > -- > > > David > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > O
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
pointer section: Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Configured Mouse" Driver "mouse" Option "CorePointer" Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2" Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true" Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" EndSection You have to make sure that the right modules are loaded in the kernel in order to use usb devices. So, if you boot with the PS/2 mouse, you might have to load the modules by hand in order for it to work, otherwise they should load automatically (I'm assuming you're running the stock kernel). Jesse On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > I just tried that change (from /dev/psaux to /dev/input/mice) and x > startup bombed out. Can you send me the full section for pointers from > your Config-4 file? > > -- > David > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 10:37 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > Glad to hear it. You can probably use that optical mouse as well (I > have > a Logitech optical, which works great), but you just have to change > /dev/psaux back to /dev/input/mice. > > Jesse > > On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > PROGRESS!!! > > > > > ___ > XFree86 mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 > > ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
Re: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Could any of you guys help me with buildign XFree86? I have problems when it starts to "clean" in doc. On Friday 07 February 2003 09:05 pm, David Turetsky wrote: > I just tried that change (from /dev/psaux to /dev/input/mice) and x > startup bombed out. Can you send me the full section for pointers from > your Config-4 file? ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I just tried that change (from /dev/psaux to /dev/input/mice) and x startup bombed out. Can you send me the full section for pointers from your Config-4 file? -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 10:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Glad to hear it. You can probably use that optical mouse as well (I have a Logitech optical, which works great), but you just have to change /dev/psaux back to /dev/input/mice. Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > PROGRESS!!! > ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I have two 'mouse/mice' entries in my Input Device Section, so I've just changed the one re Optical Mouse as you suggest One problem: I was in Gnome and used Ctl-Alt-F1 or similar to get to the command line. How do I get back. When in enter 'gdm' the response is 'gdm already running. Aborting!' Another question: Apparently from gnome I cannot log in as root. How do I do that from an x environment? Thanks again, guys! -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 10:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Glad to hear it. You can probably use that optical mouse as well (I have a Logitech optical, which works great), but you just have to change /dev/psaux back to /dev/input/mice. Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > PROGRESS!!! > > I ran dpkg-reconfigure... it did indeed select /dev/psaux so I went > along with it... Problem: gdm startup hung up on the screen details > regardless of what I specified, so I ended up editing the > xf86config-generated Config-4 file, borrowing details from the > dpkg-reconfigured version > > UP AND RUNNING with gdm, using Microsoft mouse, but Logitech optical > mouse apparently not recognized... survivable... something to worry > about later, if ever. No problem recognizing keyboard (ps104) > > Thanks to all for help. Now I can REALLY get into trouble! > > Welcome any further thoughts and suggestions. Thanks again! > > -- > David > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 1:11 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > Is your mouse a usb device? If not, perhaps try /dev/psaux instead of > /dev/input/mice. > > You should try dpkg-reconfigure too. It may give you configure options > for the keyboard that you haven't though of yet. Once you have a > XF86Config-4 that works, then edit it by hand for whatever tuning and > adjustments you want. > > You can use dpkg-reconfigure to change between gdm, kdm, and xdm, as > well, by just putting one of them as the object of the command (I > couldn't > figure out earlier if you wanted to change login managers, or simply > disable them entirely). > > If that doesn't work, have you posted your XF86Config-4 file yet? And > it > is only the keyboard and mouse that are causing you problems? > > Jesse > > On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > [Latest on top] > > > > I have tried all of your suggestions to no effect, including pc101, > > Microsoft IntelliType Pro (from Dell documentation) > > > > Rather than use dpkg-reconfigure, I have been manually editing > > XF86Congif-4 > > > > A few factoids to complete the description of the environment" > > > > When linux boots up, it recognizes the keyboard as: > > > > Input0: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro on usb1:3.0 > > > > When XF86 was initially installed it posted /dev/tty0 for the mouse. > > When I just now changed it to /dev/input/mice per your suggestion, gdm > > failed to start up at all, with EE msg XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open > > device /dev/input/mice No such device although there is in fact a > > /dev/input/mice > > > > Separately, this output shows (II) Keyboard "Keyboard1" handled by > > legacy driver > > > > -- > > David > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > > > > Here is my keyboard and mouse sections of my SF86Config-4. It's a > > pretty > > generic configuration, so may help you a little: > > > > Section "InputDevice" > > Identifier "Generic Keyboard" > > Driver "keyboard" > > Option "CoreKeyboard" > > Option "XkbRules" "xfree86" > > Option "XkbModel" "pc104" > > Option "XkbLayout" "us" > > EndSection > > > > Section "InputDevice" > > Identifier "Configured Mouse" > > Driver "mouse" > > Option "CorePointer" > > Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" > > Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Glad to hear it. You can probably use that optical mouse as well (I have a Logitech optical, which works great), but you just have to change /dev/psaux back to /dev/input/mice. Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > PROGRESS!!! > > I ran dpkg-reconfigure... it did indeed select /dev/psaux so I went > along with it... Problem: gdm startup hung up on the screen details > regardless of what I specified, so I ended up editing the > xf86config-generated Config-4 file, borrowing details from the > dpkg-reconfigured version > > UP AND RUNNING with gdm, using Microsoft mouse, but Logitech optical > mouse apparently not recognized... survivable... something to worry > about later, if ever. No problem recognizing keyboard (ps104) > > Thanks to all for help. Now I can REALLY get into trouble! > > Welcome any further thoughts and suggestions. Thanks again! > > -- > David > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 1:11 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse > > Is your mouse a usb device? If not, perhaps try /dev/psaux instead of > /dev/input/mice. > > You should try dpkg-reconfigure too. It may give you configure options > for the keyboard that you haven't though of yet. Once you have a > XF86Config-4 that works, then edit it by hand for whatever tuning and > adjustments you want. > > You can use dpkg-reconfigure to change between gdm, kdm, and xdm, as > well, by just putting one of them as the object of the command (I > couldn't > figure out earlier if you wanted to change login managers, or simply > disable them entirely). > > If that doesn't work, have you posted your XF86Config-4 file yet? And > it > is only the keyboard and mouse that are causing you problems? > > Jesse > > On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > [Latest on top] > > > > I have tried all of your suggestions to no effect, including pc101, > > Microsoft IntelliType Pro (from Dell documentation) > > > > Rather than use dpkg-reconfigure, I have been manually editing > > XF86Congif-4 > > > > A few factoids to complete the description of the environment" > > > > When linux boots up, it recognizes the keyboard as: > > > > Input0: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro on usb1:3.0 > > > > When XF86 was initially installed it posted /dev/tty0 for the mouse. > > When I just now changed it to /dev/input/mice per your suggestion, gdm > > failed to start up at all, with EE msg XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open > > device /dev/input/mice No such device although there is in fact a > > /dev/input/mice > > > > Separately, this output shows (II) Keyboard "Keyboard1" handled by > > legacy driver > > > > -- > > David > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > > > > Here is my keyboard and mouse sections of my SF86Config-4. It's a > > pretty > > generic configuration, so may help you a little: > > > > Section "InputDevice" > > Identifier "Generic Keyboard" > > Driver "keyboard" > > Option "CoreKeyboard" > > Option "XkbRules" "xfree86" > > Option "XkbModel" "pc104" > > Option "XkbLayout" "us" > > EndSection > > > > Section "InputDevice" > > Identifier "Configured Mouse" > > Driver "mouse" > > Option "CorePointer" > > Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" > > Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2" > > Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true" > > Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" > > EndSection > > > > For Debian, you can do (as root) 'dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86', > and > > that will give you a nice configuration program. From there it > > shouldn't > > be hard to get a working system. One of those XkbModels that you > tried > > should have worked (maybe try pc101?). Now, you probably won't get > > every > > single key on that thing to work, since many are Microsoft specific > > command shortcuts, but y
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
PROGRESS!!! I ran dpkg-reconfigure... it did indeed select /dev/psaux so I went along with it... Problem: gdm startup hung up on the screen details regardless of what I specified, so I ended up editing the xf86config-generated Config-4 file, borrowing details from the dpkg-reconfigured version UP AND RUNNING with gdm, using Microsoft mouse, but Logitech optical mouse apparently not recognized... survivable... something to worry about later, if ever. No problem recognizing keyboard (ps104) Thanks to all for help. Now I can REALLY get into trouble! Welcome any further thoughts and suggestions. Thanks again! -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 1:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Is your mouse a usb device? If not, perhaps try /dev/psaux instead of /dev/input/mice. You should try dpkg-reconfigure too. It may give you configure options for the keyboard that you haven't though of yet. Once you have a XF86Config-4 that works, then edit it by hand for whatever tuning and adjustments you want. You can use dpkg-reconfigure to change between gdm, kdm, and xdm, as well, by just putting one of them as the object of the command (I couldn't figure out earlier if you wanted to change login managers, or simply disable them entirely). If that doesn't work, have you posted your XF86Config-4 file yet? And it is only the keyboard and mouse that are causing you problems? Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > [Latest on top] > > I have tried all of your suggestions to no effect, including pc101, > Microsoft IntelliType Pro (from Dell documentation) > > Rather than use dpkg-reconfigure, I have been manually editing > XF86Congif-4 > > A few factoids to complete the description of the environment" > > When linux boots up, it recognizes the keyboard as: > > Input0: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro on usb1:3.0 > > When XF86 was initially installed it posted /dev/tty0 for the mouse. > When I just now changed it to /dev/input/mice per your suggestion, gdm > failed to start up at all, with EE msg XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open > device /dev/input/mice No such device although there is in fact a > /dev/input/mice > > Separately, this output shows (II) Keyboard "Keyboard1" handled by > legacy driver > > -- > David > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > > Here is my keyboard and mouse sections of my SF86Config-4. It's a > pretty > generic configuration, so may help you a little: > > Section "InputDevice" > Identifier "Generic Keyboard" > Driver "keyboard" > Option "CoreKeyboard" > Option "XkbRules" "xfree86" > Option "XkbModel" "pc104" > Option "XkbLayout" "us" > EndSection > > Section "InputDevice" > Identifier "Configured Mouse" > Driver "mouse" > Option "CorePointer" > Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" > Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2" > Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true" > Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" > EndSection > > For Debian, you can do (as root) 'dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86', and > that will give you a nice configuration program. From there it > shouldn't > be hard to get a working system. One of those XkbModels that you tried > should have worked (maybe try pc101?). Now, you probably won't get > every > single key on that thing to work, since many are Microsoft specific > command shortcuts, but you should easily be able to get normal > functionality. > > Another thing, if you are going to be using dpkg-reconfig to configure > X, > choose the least advanced level for the config questions they ask you. > You will probably still need to know the horizontal and vertical refresh > rates of your monitor, but it will automatically choose sensible options > for a lot of other stuff. > > Jesse > > On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > I'm trying to complete an xfree86 installation (4.1) using Debian > woody. > > I have a Dell-supplied Microsoft Natural > > > > keyboard and an IntelliMouse PS/2 compatible mouse from Microsoft and > a > > Logitech Optical Mouse > > > > None of the settings commented in XFConfig work, nor do any of the > > settings discussed on the xfree86 website > > > > There is some reference to "other keyboard configurations. so they are > > not documented here" in the keyboard > > > > section on the website > > > > For the keyboard, I've tried PS/2, Microsoft, ps102, ps104, ps105. For > > the Microsoft mouse, auto, IMPS/2, PS/2 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I have a USB optical mouse (Logitech) and what I think/thought is a serial or PS/2 mouse from Microsoft. They both work under Windows as I migrate to the optical mouse (I was waiting to see if linux supported the optical mouse) My system works just fine at the command line (obviously no mouse). Keyboard is completely recognized in that environment without issue I had set up my configuration using XFConfig but I will certainly try your suggestions I will shortly post my XF86Config-4 file after trying your suggestions -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 1:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Is your mouse a usb device? If not, perhaps try /dev/psaux instead of /dev/input/mice. You should try dpkg-reconfigure too. It may give you configure options for the keyboard that you haven't though of yet. Once you have a XF86Config-4 that works, then edit it by hand for whatever tuning and adjustments you want. You can use dpkg-reconfigure to change between gdm, kdm, and xdm, as well, by just putting one of them as the object of the command (I couldn't figure out earlier if you wanted to change login managers, or simply disable them entirely). If that doesn't work, have you posted your XF86Config-4 file yet? And it is only the keyboard and mouse that are causing you problems? Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > [Latest on top] > > I have tried all of your suggestions to no effect, including pc101, > Microsoft IntelliType Pro (from Dell documentation) > > Rather than use dpkg-reconfigure, I have been manually editing > XF86Congif-4 > > A few factoids to complete the description of the environment" > > When linux boots up, it recognizes the keyboard as: > > Input0: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro on usb1:3.0 > > When XF86 was initially installed it posted /dev/tty0 for the mouse. > When I just now changed it to /dev/input/mice per your suggestion, gdm > failed to start up at all, with EE msg XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open > device /dev/input/mice No such device although there is in fact a > /dev/input/mice > > Separately, this output shows (II) Keyboard "Keyboard1" handled by > legacy driver > > -- > David > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > > Here is my keyboard and mouse sections of my SF86Config-4. It's a > pretty > generic configuration, so may help you a little: > > Section "InputDevice" > Identifier "Generic Keyboard" > Driver "keyboard" > Option "CoreKeyboard" > Option "XkbRules" "xfree86" > Option "XkbModel" "pc104" > Option "XkbLayout" "us" > EndSection > > Section "InputDevice" > Identifier "Configured Mouse" > Driver "mouse" > Option "CorePointer" > Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" > Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2" > Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true" > Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" > EndSection > > For Debian, you can do (as root) 'dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86', and > that will give you a nice configuration program. From there it > shouldn't > be hard to get a working system. One of those XkbModels that you tried > should have worked (maybe try pc101?). Now, you probably won't get > every > single key on that thing to work, since many are Microsoft specific > command shortcuts, but you should easily be able to get normal > functionality. > > Another thing, if you are going to be using dpkg-reconfig to configure > X, > choose the least advanced level for the config questions they ask you. > You will probably still need to know the horizontal and vertical refresh > rates of your monitor, but it will automatically choose sensible options > for a lot of other stuff. > > Jesse > > On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > I'm trying to complete an xfree86 installation (4.1) using Debian > woody. > > I have a Dell-supplied Microsoft Natural > > > > keyboard and an IntelliMouse PS/2 compatible mouse from Microsoft and > a > > Logitech Optical Mouse > > > > None of the settings commented in XFConfig work, nor do any of the > >
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Is your mouse a usb device? If not, perhaps try /dev/psaux instead of /dev/input/mice. You should try dpkg-reconfigure too. It may give you configure options for the keyboard that you haven't though of yet. Once you have a XF86Config-4 that works, then edit it by hand for whatever tuning and adjustments you want. You can use dpkg-reconfigure to change between gdm, kdm, and xdm, as well, by just putting one of them as the object of the command (I couldn't figure out earlier if you wanted to change login managers, or simply disable them entirely). If that doesn't work, have you posted your XF86Config-4 file yet? And it is only the keyboard and mouse that are causing you problems? Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > [Latest on top] > > I have tried all of your suggestions to no effect, including pc101, > Microsoft IntelliType Pro (from Dell documentation) > > Rather than use dpkg-reconfigure, I have been manually editing > XF86Congif-4 > > A few factoids to complete the description of the environment" > > When linux boots up, it recognizes the keyboard as: > > Input0: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro on usb1:3.0 > > When XF86 was initially installed it posted /dev/tty0 for the mouse. > When I just now changed it to /dev/input/mice per your suggestion, gdm > failed to start up at all, with EE msg XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open > device /dev/input/mice No such device although there is in fact a > /dev/input/mice > > Separately, this output shows (II) Keyboard "Keyboard1" handled by > legacy driver > > -- > David > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of Jesse Hutton > > Here is my keyboard and mouse sections of my SF86Config-4. It's a > pretty > generic configuration, so may help you a little: > > Section "InputDevice" > Identifier "Generic Keyboard" > Driver "keyboard" > Option "CoreKeyboard" > Option "XkbRules" "xfree86" > Option "XkbModel" "pc104" > Option "XkbLayout" "us" > EndSection > > Section "InputDevice" > Identifier "Configured Mouse" > Driver "mouse" > Option "CorePointer" > Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" > Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2" > Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true" > Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" > EndSection > > For Debian, you can do (as root) 'dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86', and > that will give you a nice configuration program. From there it > shouldn't > be hard to get a working system. One of those XkbModels that you tried > should have worked (maybe try pc101?). Now, you probably won't get > every > single key on that thing to work, since many are Microsoft specific > command shortcuts, but you should easily be able to get normal > functionality. > > Another thing, if you are going to be using dpkg-reconfig to configure > X, > choose the least advanced level for the config questions they ask you. > You will probably still need to know the horizontal and vertical refresh > rates of your monitor, but it will automatically choose sensible options > for a lot of other stuff. > > Jesse > > On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > > > I'm trying to complete an xfree86 installation (4.1) using Debian > woody. > > I have a Dell-supplied Microsoft Natural > > > > keyboard and an IntelliMouse PS/2 compatible mouse from Microsoft and > a > > Logitech Optical Mouse > > > > None of the settings commented in XFConfig work, nor do any of the > > settings discussed on the xfree86 website > > > > There is some reference to "other keyboard configurations. so they are > > not documented here" in the keyboard > > > > section on the website > > > > For the keyboard, I've tried PS/2, Microsoft, ps102, ps104, ps105. For > > the Microsoft mouse, auto, IMPS/2, PS/2 > > > ___ > XFree86 mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 > > ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
[Latest on top] I have tried all of your suggestions to no effect, including pc101, Microsoft IntelliType Pro (from Dell documentation) Rather than use dpkg-reconfigure, I have been manually editing XF86Congif-4 A few factoids to complete the description of the environment" When linux boots up, it recognizes the keyboard as: Input0: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro on usb1:3.0 When XF86 was initially installed it posted /dev/tty0 for the mouse. When I just now changed it to /dev/input/mice per your suggestion, gdm failed to start up at all, with EE msg XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device although there is in fact a /dev/input/mice Separately, this output shows (II) Keyboard "Keyboard1" handled by legacy driver -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Here is my keyboard and mouse sections of my SF86Config-4. It's a pretty generic configuration, so may help you a little: Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Generic Keyboard" Driver "keyboard" Option "CoreKeyboard" Option "XkbRules" "xfree86" Option "XkbModel" "pc104" Option "XkbLayout" "us" EndSection Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Configured Mouse" Driver "mouse" Option "CorePointer" Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2" Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true" Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" EndSection For Debian, you can do (as root) 'dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86', and that will give you a nice configuration program. From there it shouldn't be hard to get a working system. One of those XkbModels that you tried should have worked (maybe try pc101?). Now, you probably won't get every single key on that thing to work, since many are Microsoft specific command shortcuts, but you should easily be able to get normal functionality. Another thing, if you are going to be using dpkg-reconfig to configure X, choose the least advanced level for the config questions they ask you. You will probably still need to know the horizontal and vertical refresh rates of your monitor, but it will automatically choose sensible options for a lot of other stuff. Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > I'm trying to complete an xfree86 installation (4.1) using Debian woody. > I have a Dell-supplied Microsoft Natural > > keyboard and an IntelliMouse PS/2 compatible mouse from Microsoft and a > Logitech Optical Mouse > > None of the settings commented in XFConfig work, nor do any of the > settings discussed on the xfree86 website > > There is some reference to "other keyboard configurations. so they are > not documented here" in the keyboard > > section on the website > > For the keyboard, I've tried PS/2, Microsoft, ps102, ps104, ps105. For > the Microsoft mouse, auto, IMPS/2, PS/2 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
Re: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Here is my keyboard and mouse sections of my SF86Config-4. It's a pretty generic configuration, so may help you a little: Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Generic Keyboard" Driver "keyboard" Option "CoreKeyboard" Option "XkbRules" "xfree86" Option "XkbModel" "pc104" Option "XkbLayout" "us" EndSection Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Configured Mouse" Driver "mouse" Option "CorePointer" Option "Device""/dev/input/mice" Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2" Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true" Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" EndSection For Debian, you can do (as root) 'dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86', and that will give you a nice configuration program. From there it shouldn't be hard to get a working system. One of those XkbModels that you tried should have worked (maybe try pc101?). Now, you probably won't get every single key on that thing to work, since many are Microsoft specific command shortcuts, but you should easily be able to get normal functionality. Another thing, if you are going to be using dpkg-reconfig to configure X, choose the least advanced level for the config questions they ask you. You will probably still need to know the horizontal and vertical refresh rates of your monitor, but it will automatically choose sensible options for a lot of other stuff. Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: > I'm trying to complete an xfree86 installation (4.1) using Debian woody. > I have a Dell-supplied Microsoft Natural > > keyboard and an IntelliMouse PS/2 compatible mouse from Microsoft and a > Logitech Optical Mouse > > > > None of the settings commented in XFConfig work, nor do any of the > settings discussed on the xfree86 website > > > > There is some reference to "other keyboard configurations. so they are > not documented here" in the keyboard > > section on the website > > > > For the keyboard, I've tried PS/2, Microsoft, ps102, ps104, ps105. For > the Microsoft mouse, auto, IMPS/2, PS/2 > > > > Any suggestions? > > > > -- > > David > > ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86