Re: [vox-tech] Cursor problems.
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Re: [vox-tech] Cursor problems.
"Mark K. Kim" wrote:
>
> Older distribution implies older X, so upgrading won't help with the
> technique of pressing the three mouse buttons at the same time, but now I
> realize that wasn't what you were saying :P
>
> Before upgrading X, see if there is a conflict with GPM -- `killall gpm`
> as root. Do that before you start your X session. See if the problem
> persists.
>
> If the problem continues, I suppose the next thing to try is to upgrade X.
> Check your distribution FTP/HTTP/download points to see if a newer version
> of X is available. If so, download & upgrade.
>
> If X isn't available for upgrade, you'll need to download the sources...
> very painful... but possible. Much easier to get a new mouse, I think.
>
> BTW, what's your mouse brand/modem? Maybe we can see there's someone else
> with that mouse. If that person has had problems, too, then we know with
> a reasonable certainty that it's the hardware; otherwise we know with a
> reasonable certainty that the problem is with the software.
>
> -Mark
>
> On Mon, 9 Apr 2001, Brad Benedict wrote:
>
> > "Mark K. Kim" wrote:
> > >
> > > On Mon, 9 Apr 2001, Brad Benedict wrote:
> > >
> > > > "Mark K. Kim" wrote:
> > Eh? I meant upgrading X...
> >
> > > > >
> > > > > Try pressing all three mouse buttons at the same time when that happens.
> > > > > It works with the EEC computers and it *might* work on yours.
> > > >
> > > > Didn't work. Does upgrading help?
> > >
> > > Darn. I don't think upgrading will help -- they have an old[er] RedHat
> > > distribution. I'm not sure what else can be done... sorry!
> > >
> > > -Mark
It never even crossed my mind that it would be a mouse problem. It's a
Logitech M-CA848A, though.
> > >
> > > PS: Mice are pretty cheap nowadays... :)
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Mark K. Kim
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> >
> > --
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> > barn!
> >
>
> ---
> Mark K. Kim
> http://www.cbreak.org/mark/
> PGP key available upon request.
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Dett skjørtet er for stort! Der klør alle steder! Jeg liker ikke små
barn!
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