Re: XFree86 and USB Mouse & Keyboard ---> Frustrating!
On Fri, Nov 19, 2004 at 06:45:50AM +0000, mj-barton@comcast.net wrote:
> In the root I run:
> "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86"
>
> It prompts me with the instructions about drivers, resolution, and refresh rates. I enter in the correct responses. Then it comes to the mouse.
>
> Reference (both USB):
> Microsoft USB Mouse:
> Product URL: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26- 105-123&depa=0
> Microsoft Office Keyboard:
> Product URL: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006D2LG/104-7385884-3858344
>
> I am prompted with these options:
> /dev/psaux
> /dev/ttys0
> /dev/ttys1
> /dev/ttys2
> /dev/ttys3
> /dev/input/mice
> /dev/atibm
> /dev/sunmouse
> /dev/gpmdata
>
/dev/input/mice (or, potentially, if you've already set up gpm,
/dev/gpmdata)
psaux is PS/2 (small round plug)
> I select "/dev/psaux".
> In the next prompt I select "ImPS/2".
> Then I select "no" to "Emulating 3 buttons"
> Then I select "yes" to Scrolling Events (scroller).
>
> I will then finish the configuration everything is written into the XF86Config-4.
>
> I then type "startx".
>
> It the screen goes weird then the kde loader window appears. When the system tries to initials the component referred to with keyboard & mouse icon. This is periphials. It stops and returns me to the commandline and says "Caught signal 11, connection lost". I believe the USB keyboard and USB mouse are configured wrong. However, I do NOT know how to properly configure them. Can please get some help.
>
> Thank You
> - mike
>
dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86
HTH,
Andy
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