Re: PS/2 Mice

[Kirk Hogenson <hog@cs.wisc.edu>]

> I have installed Debian GNU/Linux 1.3 on my computer with the kernel
> 2.0.30 upgrade.  However, i have an Acer Aspire which comes with a PS/2
> compatible mouse.  I installed the PS/2 driver module during install, but
> the mouse does not work.  Can anyone tell me how to get my mouse running?

I had the same trouble at first with my PS/2 mouse.  The driver would
load, but the mouse wouldn't work.

I think all you need to do is tell X where the PS/2 port is.  On my
system, it was /dev/psaux.  I selected the PS/2 mouse option during the X
setup, and then specified that the port was /dev/mouse after doing
"ln /dev/psaux /dev/mouse".

Hope this helps,

--Kirk Hogenson
  hog@cs.wisc.edu


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