on Sat, Apr 14, 2001 at 12:43:43PM -0500, George M. Butler ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > Hi all, > > I am sure this is an old one too. But I just installed Debian > (potato) r2. I issue startx at the commnand line and get > > fatal sever error > Can't open mouse (no such file or directory ) > > I have run xf86config 4 times now and each time I select 4, the PS/2 > mouse, the 3 button emulation, and hit enter when for the default > /dev/mouse. > > I looked in the file /etc/X11/xf86config > > and it shows under Pointing device > Protocol "PS/2" > Device "/dev/mouse" > > Any suggestions?
"/dev/mouse" isn't created by default, it's usually a symlink to the
actual mouse device file. In your case you can:
- Create the link: ln -s /dev/psaux /dev/mouse
- Change the "Device" line in /etc/X11/XF86Config to point to
/dev/psaux.
> PS. Thanks for all the suggestions on partitioning my hard drive.
> I did the "Self" method. I can see that is a little like one's
> religion. I think I learned a lot reading all the suggestions and
> suggested reading.
It is religion. Some belief systems coexist with reality somewhat
better than others. The ultimate test is what works for you. And don't
be afraid to experiment and change things over time.
--
Karsten M. Self <kmself@ix.netcom.com> http://kmself.home.netcom.com/
What part of "Gestalt" don't you understand? There is no K5 cabal
http://gestalt-system.sourceforge.net/ http://www.kuro5hin.org
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