Re: Sparc IPX mouse issue
Mike Lieberman wrote:
>
> We are having problems getting Debian to see/find/use the Sun mouse
> connected to our type 5 keyboard.
>
> gpmcongif wants to find /dev/mouse which doesn't exist.
>
> Xwindows won't run for the same reason.
>
> We know the mouse is working as we have Solaris on this box and the mouse
> was just fine.
>
> Anyone using a Sparc IPX have any ideas?
Well, I am not using a Sparc, but:
/dev/mouse is usually a symlink to wherever the mouse is actually
installed /dev/ttyS0 for a COM1 mouse, /dev/psaux for a PS/2 style
mouse, etc. THis is so that apps can look for the mouse in a central
location without having to worry about differences between different comps.
I suggest that you try configuring gpmconfig to look at /dev/psaux first
since it's a PS/2 style mouse. if you can't change gpmconfig, just
ln -s /dev/psaux /dev/mouse
as root.
--Evan
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