Re: [aclug-L] Mouse and X

["Clint A. Brubakken" <cabrubak@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 2 May 1999, John Reinke wrote:

> In Win95, right-click on My Computer, and select Properties. Then, click on
> the Device Manager tab. This will list all the devices. Your mouse will
> either be on the mouse port (PS/2) or one of the Ports (further down the
> list).
> 

I see 3 ports , one not numbered and not present, com2, and
com3 which is my modem, so I should assume /dev/ttyS1 is my mouse?



> john
> 
> >I just installed debian 2.1 , and am trying to get Xwindows to work, but I
> >can't get my mouse to work.
> >2 questions:
> >How can I tell with Win 95, what port my mouse uses?
> >
> >This is a 3 button serial mouse, and it is working on Win 95, I assume
> >its either Microsoft or MouseSystems (the underside of my mouse
> >describes it as a serial PNP). It is a "Today's Mouse"
> >
> >Any suggestions ???
> >
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