Re: X Window System - Mouse - Newbie Question
Thanks Tim,
I got my mouse working with the GUI but when I start X it doesn't work.
Also I can't quit X. I hit ctrl+alt+backspace and it quits and brings me to
the text mode but than the log-in pops up again.
It's like X just keeps trying to restart itself.
Any ideas?
> From: "Price, Tim" <Tim.Price@auspost.com.au>
> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 14:22:32 +1000
> To: "'Anthony'" <info@pencilfight.com>
> Subject: RE: X Window System - Mouse - Newbie Question
>
> Of course,
>
> /dev/psaux - I should have mentioned that as well, but I don't use a PS/2
> mouse, so I didn't think of it :)
>
> "Failed initialization of WD-7000 SCSI card .
>
> Is a message to say that a western digital SCSI card could not be found
> (probably because you dont have one). It's included in the default debian
> kernel & most Debian users (including me) get that error.
> Short Answer: Dont worry about that error message.
>
> OK, Mouse cursor moving around the screen, but wacky" I suspect you're mouse
> resolution is not setup correctly, I can't remember which part of the
> XF86Config it is in though....(I'm sitting in front of a *sigh* NT *sigh*
> box at work & cant check)...
>
> I don't think gpm could cause this problem, but to get a list of running
> processes, type
> # ps aux
> to check quickly for a particular process try:
> # ps aux | grep "gpm"
>
> Lastly, how did you configure X initially? I'd suggest reconfiguring using
> the GUI setup program - I've never had mouse problems after using it!
>
> Try:
>
> # cp /etc/XF86Config /etc/XF86Config.save
> (to backup your current X config)
> # XF86Setup
> (to run the GUI setup program)
>
> Good luck!
>
> -tim-
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Anthony [SMTP:info@pencilfight.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 1:24 PM
>> To: debian-user@lists.debian.org
>> Cc: Price, Tim; Bob Nielsen; Brian Dunnette
>> Subject: Re: X Window System - Mouse - Newbie Question
>>
>> Thanks Guys, for your help.
>> I need a little more,
>>
>> I tried pointing to my mouse through the XF86Config to both /dev/ttyS1 and
>> /dev/ttyS1 but that didn't change anything.
>> I pointed to my mouse through the XF86Config file to /dev/psaux and it at
>> least is recognizing it but when I move it around it just kinda goes
>> wacky.
>> There is no controlling it.
>> Also I noticed as the computer is booting up it says
>> "Failed initialization of WD-7000 SCSI card .
>> Could this be the issue?
>>
>> Also how do I know if I'm running gpm?
>>
>> Oh and one more thing when X Windows opens up there is a load window that
>> slowly loads "something" I'm not sure what. Any clue about that?
>>
>> As you can see I the Newbiest-of-Newbies with Linux.
>>
>> Thanks for any help.
>>
>> Anthony
>>
>>
>>> From: Brian Dunnette <brian@nadasutra.net>
>>> Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 03:46:53 -0500
>>> To: Anthony <info@pencilfight.com>
>>> Cc: debian-user@lists.debian.org
>>> Subject: Re: X Window System - Mouse - Newbie Question
>>>
>>> Yes, I've had the same problem...
>>> Assuming your mouse is a PS/2 Intellimouse (round plug), like mine, you
>> might
>>> try pointing it to /dev/psaux.
>>> s
>>> See if that helps.
>>>
>>> Brian DunnettE
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 16, 2001 at 07:26:42PM -0700, Anthony wrote:
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> I'm trying to get my X Windows working and everything seems Okay except
>> for
>>>> my mouse.
>>>> I've configured the XF86Config file.
>>>> I have a Microsoft Intellimouse with 3 buttons including the scroller.
>>>> I have the config file pointed to the default /dev/mouse.
>>>> The problem is when X Windows starts up I get no curser and the mouse
>>>> doesn't work.
>>>> I shut down X and than I see the following error.
>>>> Warning: /dev/mouse unable to get status of mouse fd (Input/output
>> error)
>>>>
>>>> Is this a common fix?
>>>> Thanks for any help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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