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From: molson@milwaukee.rbvdnr.com (Matto)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: Help: Mouse trouble
Date: 2 Jan 1996 18:16:20 GMT
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>You have set the incorrect protocol for the mouse in your /etc/XF86Config
>file. You have also neglected to mention what the mouse protocol is
>currently set to (you told us the device you used but not the protocol
>type). I suspect that you have told XFree86 that the mouse is "MouseSystems"
>but in fact it's set to something else. Check the underside of the mouse
>for a switch that lets you select between "MS" (Microsoft mouse protocol)
>and "PC" ('PC' or MouseSystems protocol) and make sure it's set to "PC".
>(I know, I know: 'PC' is stupid, but they can't both say "MS".)
>
>If you don't have a switch, then you might be able to set the behavior to
>MouseSystems by unplugging the mouse and then plugging it back in while
>keeping one of the buttons held down. (I used to have a mouse that worked
>this way.)
>
>If that doesn't work, then it isn't really a MouseSystems mouse and you
>should try a different protocol, like Microsoft or Logitech.
>
>-Bill
It is a Mouse Systems Mouse but the switch can be set to 2 or 3
(it doesn't say MS or PC). I'll try it both ways and also the
"button down" trick if necessary.
Thanks,
Matto