Re: where is /dev/mouse???

[ktb <xyf@inetnebr.com>]

> Kris Prieb wrote:
> 
> Here is my problem.  I have just finished installing Debian/GNU Linux
> 2.1 on my Pentium II machine and have begun to install and configure
> X.  When I try to execute 'startx' I get the error output listed
> below.  It appears that 'startx' requires the device file
> '/dev/mouse'  I think this file was supposed to have been created
> during my Debian installation but somehow it wasn't.  Anyone know
> where I slipped up during the installation and whether or not I can
> correct the problem without reinstalling?  Any help would be greatly
> appreciated.
> 
> -Kris

First off, do you have mouse support in console mode?  If not run the
program 'gpm' that will set up your mouse in console and create the
files you need.  Then your mouse will most likely work in 'X'. Or you
could probably make '/dev/mouse' and link it to your mouse. Please don't
reinstall, not necessary. 
hth,
kent