Thanks Tim, I got my mouse working with the GUI but when I start X it doesn't work. Also I can't quit X. I hit ctrl+alt+backspace and it quits and brings me to the text mode but than the log-in pops up again. It's like X just keeps trying to restart itself.
Any ideas? > From: "Price, Tim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 14:22:32 +1000 > To: "'Anthony'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: X Window System - Mouse - Newbie Question > > Of course, > > /dev/psaux - I should have mentioned that as well, but I don't use a PS/2 > mouse, so I didn't think of it :) > > "Failed initialization of WD-7000 SCSI card . > > Is a message to say that a western digital SCSI card could not be found > (probably because you dont have one). It's included in the default debian > kernel & most Debian users (including me) get that error. > Short Answer: Dont worry about that error message. > > OK, Mouse cursor moving around the screen, but wacky" I suspect you're mouse > resolution is not setup correctly, I can't remember which part of the > XF86Config it is in though....(I'm sitting in front of a *sigh* NT *sigh* > box at work & cant check)... > > I don't think gpm could cause this problem, but to get a list of running > processes, type > # ps aux > to check quickly for a particular process try: > # ps aux | grep "gpm" > > Lastly, how did you configure X initially? I'd suggest reconfiguring using > the GUI setup program - I've never had mouse problems after using it! > > Try: > > # cp /etc/XF86Config /etc/XF86Config.save > (to backup your current X config) > # XF86Setup > (to run the GUI setup program) > > Good luck! > > -tim- > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Anthony [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 1:24 PM >> To: debian-user@lists.debian.org >> Cc: Price, Tim; Bob Nielsen; Brian Dunnette >> Subject: Re: X Window System - Mouse - Newbie Question >> >> Thanks Guys, for your help. >> I need a little more, >> >> I tried pointing to my mouse through the XF86Config to both /dev/ttyS1 and >> /dev/ttyS1 but that didn't change anything. >> I pointed to my mouse through the XF86Config file to /dev/psaux and it at >> least is recognizing it but when I move it around it just kinda goes >> wacky. >> There is no controlling it. >> Also I noticed as the computer is booting up it says >> "Failed initialization of WD-7000 SCSI card . >> Could this be the issue? >> >> Also how do I know if I'm running gpm? >> >> Oh and one more thing when X Windows opens up there is a load window that >> slowly loads "something" I'm not sure what. Any clue about that? >> >> As you can see I the Newbiest-of-Newbies with Linux. >> >> Thanks for any help. >> >> Anthony >> >> >>> From: Brian Dunnette <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 03:46:53 -0500 >>> To: Anthony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Cc: debian-user@lists.debian.org >>> Subject: Re: X Window System - Mouse - Newbie Question >>> >>> Yes, I've had the same problem... >>> Assuming your mouse is a PS/2 Intellimouse (round plug), like mine, you >> might >>> try pointing it to /dev/psaux. >>> s >>> See if that helps. >>> >>> Brian DunnettE >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 16, 2001 at 07:26:42PM -0700, Anthony wrote: >>>> Hello all, >>>> I'm trying to get my X Windows working and everything seems Okay except >> for >>>> my mouse. >>>> I've configured the XF86Config file. >>>> I have a Microsoft Intellimouse with 3 buttons including the scroller. >>>> I have the config file pointed to the default /dev/mouse. >>>> The problem is when X Windows starts up I get no curser and the mouse >>>> doesn't work. >>>> I shut down X and than I see the following error. >>>> Warning: /dev/mouse unable to get status of mouse fd (Input/output >> error) >>>> >>>> Is this a common fix? >>>> Thanks for any help. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>> > CAUTION > > This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are privileged and confidential > information intended for the use of the addressee. The confidentiality and/or > privilege in this e-mail is not waived, lost or destroyed if it has been > transmitted to you in error. If you have received this e-mail in error you > must (a) not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it; (b) > please notify Australia Post immediately by return e-mail to the sender; and > (c) please delete the original e-mail. >
