[SOLVED] Infra-red mouse works on windows 7 but not on the Linux side of dual boot system.
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Infra-red mouse works on windows 7 but not on the Linux side of dual boot system.
I am brand new to Linux (as of yesterday) and would like to know if there is a fix or do I need a different mouse. If so, any recommendations? Thanks in advance, Alan
Distribution: Debian Sid AMD64, Raspbian Wheezy, various VMs
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I think far more information is needed. Which make and model of computer is this? Which version of Linux? Which make and model of mouse? Does it not function at all or does it function badly or only have some functionality?
I haven't seen a case of a mouse not working at all under Linux before.
The Linux os was installed yesterday and the installer checked for updates and found none. The PC is an Acer e machine w/Windows 7, also. The mouse's info has worn off. It is corded. The mouse works perfectly on Windows but not at all on Linux. For what it's worth the arrow on the screen is exactly centered.
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