Re: PS/2 mouse vs USB mouse

[Camaleón <noelamac@gmail.com>]

On Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:05:30 +0200, Ralf Mardorf wrote:

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> I guess Debian and Ubuntu only have issues with PS/2 mice. 

I can't speak for Ubuntu, but I'm using a PS/2 mouse with Debian and 
works very well. I wonder what can cause a simple PS/2 mouse to 
malfunction.

Anything at Xorg's log?

> Is there a way to fix this? I tried to get a USB mouse that really
> could replace my PS/2 mouse, but all modern mice seems to be made to
> get typist's cramps. So I'll get rid of my new USB mouse if possible
> and use my old PS/2 mouth again.

Buy a PS/2 to USB adapter? :-)

There are some dual-port models to connect your PS/2 mouse and keyboard 
by using just one USB port.

Greetings,

-- 
Camaleón