On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, OhSo Spunky wrote: > HELP > > only brand new to linux and have had some minor dramas with installing.... > > mainly problems with x > > how can I reconfigure my mouse only, without reinstall > when I > ' startx ' at console prompt it returns an error, cannot find mouse...
Don't know if this works on debian, but 'mouseconfig' might be the go. > > major problem as I'm not real experienced with command line stuff and > frustration is starting to set in, as this was my third install attempt.. > (and still only this far) > I thought I had the modules sorted (but maybe not) > > its a PS/2 mouse and was configured using that option.. > (opt4 which was recommended by install process) > > its the Dedian GNU/Linux 2.2r2 > with the APC advanced pocketbook (3rd ed.) It assumes I already know linux > and doesn't offer too many install tips (it says to ask you) > and I haven't been able to get a hold of the earlier copies of this releas > > assume I'm not real bright > anything will help > Thank You Look, Debian is a fine distribution provided you've got some linux experience. Otherwise I'd start with the likes of Mandrake/Suse/RedHat. If you've got old hardware (more than 3 yrs old?) I'd leave Mandrake off that list. -- ---<GRiP>--- Web: www.arcadia.au.com/gripz Phone/fax: 02 4950 1194 Mobile: 0408 686 201 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
