Re: About Linux USB mouse

[Bruce Smith <bruce@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> This question was sent to me by:
> Wang, Shihmien <shihmien.wang@intel.com>
> 
> Dear sir,
> 
>         I am interested in having a USB mouse under Linux. I knew the latest
> Kernel 2.3.8 supports USB devices. I have downloaded to my RH-6.0 machine
> and rebuilt it. Now my RH is running kernel 2.3.8. I have no problem with
> the USB keyboard, but I can't bring up the USB mouse. Is there a trick ??
>         If you have successfully brought up USB under Linux, kindly tell me
> the procedures ASAP, because I have a project due soon. Your help will be
> greately appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Shihmien
> 
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> 
> Answers, anyone?

I'd have him try PS/2 mouse support.  The only USB mouse I've ever tried
under Linux was recognized as a PS/2 mouse.  (on a Dell P-II system).

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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