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[Robert Dege]

okay,

I'm using a Microsoft Intellimouse explorer (USB) at home via Redhat, so I
know that it works.

First thing you can try, is checking that /dev/mouse actually points to a
device.  /dev/mouse is actually a soft link pointer.  So if it's not
pointing to anything that would be your first problem.

Second, try running /usr/sbin/mouseconfig as root (or preferably sudo;)
It has the Microsoft Intellimouse PS/2 version to select from.

Finally, make a backup of your config files before your make
any changes.... just in case it pooches your XF86Config file (can never be
too sure).

And, here is my config file (this is with a 3 button mouse though):

Section "InputDevice"
        Identifier  "Mouse0"
        Driver      "mouse"
        Option      "Protocol" "PS/2"
        Option      "Device" "/dev/psaux"
        Option      "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
        Option      "Emulate3Buttons" "no"
EndSection

Obviously, your ZAxisMapping is for your scroll button.

-Rob

> Does anyone know how to get the Microsoft IntellMouse to work under for
> Rehat 7.1 I tried editing my file like below and it still dosent work. Any
> answers I would appreciate it ! I have spent alot of time on this and I am
> frustrated that Linix dosent reconize a stupid Micro Crap mouse. Is there a
> mouse that is compatible with Linux where I dont have to edit files for it
> to work!!  Thanks!
>
>
>
>   Identifier  "Mouse1"
>    Driver      "mouse"
>    Option "Protocol"    "IMPS/2"
>    Option "Device"      "/dev/mouse"
>    Option "Buttons" "3"
>    Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
>
>
>



Dege

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