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RE: usb keyboard + mouse and xfree86



Maybe somehow linux can use the keyboard, but I am SURE usb is NOT
supported in the 2.2.14 kernel, so you will NOT be able to use that mouse
under X using a 2.2.14, about the keyboard: I don't think you can use
it in X but I'm not sure.

Ron Rademaker

On Sun, 9 Apr 2000, Kendall Shaw wrote:

> > From: Ron Rademaker [mailto:ron@wep.tudelft.nl]
> > Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 2:53 AM
> >
> > USB is not supported in the 2.2.x kernels, however it is supported in the
> > 2.3.x (I don't know in any version, but the newer ones support usb). You
> > should try a 2.3 kernel.
> 
> I must have some magic 2.2.14 kernel then, because my usb keyboard works.
> I'm not sure how to test my usb mouse outside of X.
> 
> My question is about X. Is there a way to have my usb keyboard at least
> recognized by X? Will upgrading my kernel help me to get my keyboard and
> mouse recognized by X?
> 
> Kendall
> 
> > On Sat, 8 Apr 2000, Kendall Shaw wrote:
> >
> > > Do you think it's possible to use usb keyboard + mouse in xfree? The
> > > keyboard and mouse are unresponsive in XF86Config under 3.3.6.
> 
> 
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