Re: XFree86 4.0 binaries
Brendan J Simon wrote:
> > As Jack Howarths page says, mouse type should be "IMPS/2" still.
>
> Yes. Setting the mouse option to "imps/2" works on my G4. I thought the
> docs for Xfree86 4.0 said that PS/2 is not supported for Linux (or was that
> Linux98 ?).
I use "PS/2" on my Athlon without problems.
Also, IMPS/2 isn't exactly PS/2, but that doesn't matter here ;)
> I guess it doesn't matter too much at this stage but it is confusing when
> the required configuration options contradict the docs.
If they really do, please submit a bug report to XFree86.
> > > > Do I need a kernel parameter option ? ie. video=.... ?
> > > No, I assume you're already using aty128fb.
>
> I didn't have any video options set. I set video=aty128fb in yaboot.conf
> but it doesn't make any difference.
You also need Option "UseFBDev" in XF86Config.
Michel
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Earthling Michel Dänzer (MrCooper) \ CS student and free software enthusiast
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