Re: X server and PS/2 mouse problem

["Hall Stevenson" <hallstevenson@mindspring.com>]

> I am running a new inst of Debian and have discovered
> my mouse will not work properly. The main problem
> with the mous is the fact that the pointer does not show
> up on the screen properly. The pointer is limited to a space
> of 1/4cm strip along the botton of the screen and responds
> erratically to any movement of the mouse. The buttons on
> the mouse do work however (if you can manage to click
> on anything).

Sounds like the wrong protocol is being used for the mouse. I
don't recall if there's simply one called "PS/2", but I do
know there's one called "IMPS/2". I think that's for mice with
a scroll wheel though...

Just checked XFree86's site and there is a "PS/2" protocol.
Try that first.

Good luck
Hall