Re: How do I get GATEWAY2000 PS/2 mouse to work ? (fwd)
Mark Edward Johnston wrote:
>
> I have installed Linux (Debian 1.1) on a friend's computer,
> but can't get X to work as it complains about not being able to
> find the mouse.
>
> The system is a Gateway 2000 DX2/66 with Cirrus Logic 5434
> and what seems to be a "PS/2" mouse.
>
> I have linked /dev/mouse -> /dev/psmouse (-> /dev/psaux)
> and set Protocol and Device in XF86Config to "PS/2" and
> "/dev/mouse" respectively.
>
> Any help would be appreciated,
>
> Mark Johnston (M.E.Johnston@damtp.cam.ac.uk)
>
> PS: Does anybody know if PS/2 mouse support is in the default kernel in
> Debian 1.1.3 ?? Is this a valid question ?
As I and a friend frieend with a Gateway 2000 have finally
discovered, that is a very good question. No, PS/2 mouse
support is not in not compiled in and doesn't appear to be
available as a module. You'll need to reconfigure and
recompile. Once you have installed the kernel-source
package you want, follow the directions in
/usr/src/linux/debian.README.
I hope this helps.
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