On Mon, 2003-06-23 at 16:27, Leonard Stevens wrote: > I am a new user or in the act of trying to be one. My problem at least > at this stage is I can't get Linux to recognize my bus mouse. I made > the mistake of installing xwindows and it goes straight there but > without a mouse. I told it in setup that it was a bus ps/2 mouse but > it could care less. I couldn't figure a way out so I reformatted the > disk and started over. This time I made the mistake of installing the > desktop and had the same result. I ounce more reformatted and am about > to try a third time. How in gods name do I get it to install a mouse > driver?????? > Thanks anyone who can help. > Leonard Stevens
bus mouse, hmm.... usb? sun? im sorry for asking, ive never worked with a bus mouse before. you will need to compile modules for the kernel or compile the kernel to get the computer hardware to "talk" to the mouse. this is a somewhat big step if youve never done it before. if you have x installed, then all the drivers are installed for communicating with the mouse. first find your config file. look in /var/log/XFree86.0.log to find which one x is using. then there are two main things you need to know for your mouse. the device it is connected to (ie /dev/input/mice or /dev/psaux) and the protocol. hear are some protocols: PS/2 ImPS/2 GlidePointPS/2 NetMousePS/2 NetScrollPS/2 ThinkingMousePS/2 MouseManPlusPS/2 ExplorerPS/2 this is just an overview, but it should help you get started. -matt zagrabelny -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
