Mouse pointer delay after enabling ethernet connection
I'm very new to Linux. I installed the latest 64-bit version of Mandriva a week ago. Since then, I have been having two major problems. The first problem concerns my ethernet adaptor, eth1. It is set to automatically launch at startup, but for some reason I have to hit the "connect eth1" button in the taskbar every single time I restart my computer.
The second problem concerns my pos microsoft optical wheel usb mouse with two buttons. Between the time I start linux and the time I hit the "connect eth1" button, the mouse moves across the screen smoothly in a normal progression. Once I enable the ehternet connection, the mouse pointer maintains a choppy movement pattern. The pointer freezes for a split second, and then moves along.
Also, when I shut down the system I receive an error message regarding eth1. It says something about “cannot read vpd keys,” whatever that means.
I would greaty appreciate any help that can be offered. I really want to learn how to use Linux, and these minor issues are quite a nuisance. If you require further information to help diagnose my linux issues, I will be able to reply to any messages left after I get home from work tonight.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
-Sean
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