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[Robert Meyer]

XF86Config-4 is the version that's used for X11R6V4.x.  3.3.6 used XF86Config.

Cheers!

Bob
--- "Riga, Anthony" <Anthony.Riga at searbrown.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the help .What I did is added yes to emulate3buttons in the
> XF86Config-4 file. Why is there 1 XF86Config-4 file and 1 XF86Config file
> are they both the same? They both contain information about the mouse?! I am
> a newbie but I am having fun at this. Microsoft is boring. I wish there were
> more support jobs doing this stuff !
> "InputDevice"
>         Identifier  "Mouse0"
>         Driver      "mouse"
>         Option      "Protocol" "IMPS/2"
>         Option      "Device" "/dev/psaux"
>         Option      "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
>         Option      "Emulate3Buttons" "yes"
> EndSection
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Robert Dege
> Sent:	Thu 12/27/2001 9:58 AM
> To:	Nflug (E-mail)
> Cc:	
> Subject:	Re: your mail
> 
> 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
> 
> Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but
> they can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake.
> 


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Bob Meyer
Knightwing Communications, Inc.
36 Cayuga Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
Phone: 716-308-8931 or 716-681-0076
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