Re: kernel 2.2.14 and PS/2 mice

[Peter Ross <petdr@cs.mu.OZ.AU>]

On 10-Mar-2000, Joachim Trinkwitz <jtr@uni-bonn.de> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> when compiling a kernel version 2.2.14 my PS/2 mice won't work any
> more, having the same kernel options as with 2.2.12.
> 
> The boot messages tell me that a PS/2 mouse port is found, but the
> cursor doesn't follow the mouse at all.
> 
> Is there a trick, some other kernel options as in older kernels ...?
> 
Yes, in the section "Character Devices" select "Mouse Support" and then
add the option "PS/2 mouse support"

I had exactly the same problem with my laptop, and it took me a while to
figure it out.

Pete