[linux-help] Re: Scroll mouse only knows down

[James Lancaster <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wednesday 16 July 2003 23:16, you wrote:
> I purchased a cheap GE/Jasco optical scroll mouse last night. It works
> fine except for the scroll wheel; I can only scroll down. After a
> search on Google Groups I discovered the xev program. It reports that
> either way I move the wheel is an event for button 5.
>
> I've changed the protocol under X to different ones, I started with
> ImPS/2. Sometimes xev only sees three buttons but if it sees the wheel
> both directions are button 5. Is there anything I can can do? Should I
> just return the mouse? If so, do I replace it or spend a little extra
> money to get a Logitech or even Microsoft? I've heard that Microsoft
> at least makes good hardware.

The correct protocol is IMPS/2 even for USB mice (of topic: those peole with 
more buttons, ExplorerPS/2 is the driver (5btns+2scroll), including the 
Logitech MXseries etc: http://linux.netpimpz.com/mx700/)

I would replace it. After I got my first optical mouse I found a $2 one at 
the saturday sale and bought it, and it didn't work correctly. If it reports 
button 5 for both, it is very likely broken.

My personal preference is Logitech. They are definatly worth it. I have 
several 2nd gen optical mice (the $20 or so) and they work bettter than any 
other mice I have used, and can be used on just about everything. 
(Additionally, my family has MX500s and a wireless (which I would reccomend 
against it sometimes fails to respond for a small amount of time-if you want 
it get a wireless one I would reccomend http://www.gyration.com in addition 
to being an optical mouse, which is one of the best I have used, it can be 
used in the air (and after about half an hour pretty well) however they are 
pricy and I don't own one.)

James L

>
> I'm in Dayton now. Tomorrow I'm going to my first DLUG meeting.
>
> Ryan
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