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Old 01-12-2008, 09:20 AM   #1
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using mouse without X, in text-user-interface

Is it possible to use the mouse and having a pointer without running X? For example using links with mouse.
 
Old 01-12-2008, 09:23 AM   #2
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Hi,


Yes, using GPM (General Purpose Mouse), never tested with links though



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Old 01-12-2008, 10:00 AM   #3
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Thanks. actually this was posted from links without x. its so easy to set everything up in debian
 
  


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