Re: When was /dev/gpmdata put into use??
On Sun, Jan 07, 2001 at 11:53:36AM -0600, John Foster wrote:
> I am trying to isolate a problem with my ps2 mouse. The pointer function
> does not work in console or xterm. It will cut and paste OK. I have
> checked all of the various configurations and read all of the related
> docs. I have determined that the problem did not exist prior to
> reinstalling my systems from scratch using the current stable debian
> 2.2r2. I have not noticed the /dev/gpmdata prior to this install. I have
> alwasy used /dev/psaux for both XF86Setup and for gpmconfig. The docs
> say to use /dev/gpmdata for XF86Setup and /dev/mouse or /dev/psaux for
> gpmconfig. I am certain that the hardware is OK. I want to try an older
As explained recently in an other thread you can't share a ps/2 mouse
between processes (gpm and X), but if you feel lucky you might try
removing the line "repeat_type=" from /etc/gpm.con. The better option
is to use "/dev/mouse" in XF86Setup and have "repeat_type=raw" in
/etc/gpm.conf and to top this off make sure that /dev/mouse is linked
to /dev/psaux. (look to my prior posts this week for more)
--
groetjes, carel
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