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Old 12-30-2003, 09:43 AM   #1
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setting up a serial mouse


hey, i need some help on how to setup an old mouse that uses a serial port.

im running slackware and there is a file called rc.serial, i think that is the file i need to edit, but i donīt know how. anyone who could help me out?
 
Old 12-30-2003, 10:28 AM   #2
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Never done it before, but Linux Documentation project have a howto on it you know?

http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/3-Button-Mouse.html

It's actually for a 3-button serial mouse, but I'm sure you can cope Hope it helps.

Regards,

James
 
Old 12-30-2003, 10:52 AM   #3
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thanks, ill start using www.tldp.org, this page seems very useful
 
  


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