-------------- Original message --------------
> 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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