Hi, You could try running XF86Setup to setup your X environment. Mike
Quoting Jack Grigg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Dear Debian support, > I have subscribed with mail address "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > (but the return address for this email is also valid) > > I'm installing release 2.2 r2 > and I'm having trouble getting my mouse to work in the X windows system. > > It is a microsoft mouse, connected to the COM1 serial port. I have > editted the "/etc/X11/XF86Config" file with the "microsoft" protocol , > and port "/dev/ttys0". > when I run startx it goes through the startup (svga16) the screen > blanks, and then it halts with a message similar to "mouse error:could > not open mouse (input/ouput)". > I have searched for detailed documentation, but cannot find any > specifics. > > I have had no mouse problems with more automatic dists such as mandrake > and redhat, but I would like to get Debian up and running instead. > > your support would be much appreciated > thanks > > p.s (im new to linux) > *Jack Grigg* > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
