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Bug#259080: xserver-xfree86: Please special case mouse setup for GNU/Hurd



retitle 259080 xserver-xfree86: [debconf] please use special defaults for GNU/Hurd
severity 259080 wishlist
thanks

On Tue, Jul 13, 2004 at 12:55:25AM +0200, Michael Banck wrote:
> The configuration for GNU/Linux and GNU/Hurd is mostly identical,
> however, there is a difference in how the mouse is setup.
> 
> Basically, on hurd-i386, the Device should always be "/dev/mouse" and
> the Protocol be "osmouse". ZAxisMapping should not be set,
> Emulate3Buttons can be, depending on debconf.
> 
> Unfortunately, I'm no debconf wizard, so I hope the changes are not
> overly complex and could be done relatively easily.

Yes, this is one of the simpler parts of the problem space.

> It would be nice if X would run out-of-the-box on hurd-i386. Feel free to
> ask questions, but please CC me.

Will do.

Oh yeah, I can think of one right away.

What is the canonical way, from the shell, to determine that I am running
on a GNU/Hurd system?

-- 
G. Branden Robinson                |    It may be difficult to to determine
Debian GNU/Linux                   |    where religious beliefs end and
branden@debian.org                 |    mental illness begins.
http://people.debian.org/~branden/ |    -- Elaine Cassel

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