Re: Problem Xfree86/powerbook3400

[Philipp Kaeser <furball@gubbe.ch>]

Hej,

> OK, I think that the problem is the mouse:
> What settings should I use to have the  trackpad of my powerbook (I 
> searched the FAQ and nothing found). And where to introduce them.
the mouse supports the default apple ADB protocol. However, 
recent linux kernels have an "intermediate" input layer that
emulates a PS/2 mouse interface.

so, if you're using last recent 2.2.19 kernel with /dev/input
support (see the archives and google to see what that is / how to
find out), following has to stand in /etc/X11/XF86Config:
    Protocol    "PS/2"
    Device      "/dev/mouse"
(where /dev/mouse is a symlink to /dev/input/mice here).

If you don't have the new input layer, it's something like:
    Protocol    "BusMouse"
    Device      "/dev/adbmouse"
(if I remember correctly). you may find it convenient not to
install gpm, then, since it has a tendency to "steal" mouse
movements from X (at least here).

> What are the video setting for my powerbook. I chose 800x600, 50Hz 
> and vertical frequence 50-70 (are they correct?).
I've got a 2400 and did not touch the video settings table,
since it got handled automagically by the framebuffer stuff.
but this might be different for you, then.

> Ps: Can I use the internet TCP/IP setting of my apple computer for 
> setting up the debian network settings?
yes. if they're somewhat normal settings, at least :)

bye
Philipp Kaeser