[linux-help] Re: weird keyboard deal

[Marc Bachman <mbachman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The mouse I have is a Logitech Wheel Mouse, it is an optical mouse, but I am not
sure that would make a difference to the OS. It did come with an installation 
CD.

james l wrote:

> Root/Great Overall Dictator replies:
> > First, I want to thank all contributors for the suggestions. As you
> > recommended, "linux 3 " at the boot prompt got me to a text login and a
> > shell prompt. I typed in "mouseconfig" and selected what I thought was
> > the nearest choice, Logitech Wheel Mouse PS2 ( mine is an optical mouse,
> > but I can't see why it would need a different driver ) but I still was
> > frozen stiff as a board when KDE booted- no mouse or keyboard- so I
> > rebooted and tried to get into Kudzu to see if I could find anything.
> > When I typed "kudzu" at the command line, my keyboard immediately ceased
> > to work again while in text mode. Is this psycho, or will I learn
> > something here? I also looked for any mention of my mouse at the RH
> > hardware compatibility list, and there was nothing about my mouse pro or
> > con. Is this good?
>
> In general, if you can't seem to type anything, make sure scroll lock is off.
>
> What mouse is it specifically?
>
> James L
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