MX310 Mouse doesn't work -

Dark Sim 905 · 02-24-2006, 12:52 AM

Hello all! This is my first post here on LQ.

I have just recently delved into the world of Linux, specifically Slackware (ver 10.2). I just installed it on my laptop (Inspiron 8600) and the only problem I've had so far that I can't fix is my Logitech MX 310 -- it does not work. I've tried numerous changes in X11's config file here on these forums, and tried working it out with a friend to no avail. The only time the mouse showed any type of "working" or "input" is when I tried cat /dev/input/mouse0 or /mice.

Any help would be appreciated on this matter. I'm not one for using a touch-pad; and I'm sure my experiences with X will be that much more enjoyable if I had a real mouse.

Thanks!

satinet · 02-24-2006, 03:35 AM

so what type of mouse is this logitec?

usb? wireless?

you can use both a touch pad and a normal mouse and the same time you know....

you probably need to create two mouse entries in /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Dark Sim 905 · 02-24-2006, 10:07 AM

It's a USB Mouse.

satinet · 02-24-2006, 12:23 PM

have you tried changing the protocol to 'auto'.

you've tried /dev/psaux yeah?

Dark Sim 905 · 02-24-2006, 01:40 PM

I will try that later today when I have time and post results.

EDIT: I have tried the above, changing the protocol to auto; and the device as /dev/input/psaux without any success.

Dark Sim 905 · 02-24-2006, 11:50 PM

Is there anything else I can try to fix my problem?

satinet · 02-25-2006, 04:48 AM

try re running te mouse set up in "pkgtool"

then change it to /dev/psaux not /dev/intput/psaux....

Dark Sim 905 · 02-25-2006, 08:56 PM

pkgtool worked, I choose mouse, then usb mouse.
Thanks, I appreciate it.

!

satinet · 02-26-2006, 03:59 AM

no problem - enjoy slackware.

note that you can have two mouse devices in your xorg.conf

you just need a seperate section for each. so you can have both a touch pad and a usb mouse.

search google for "slackware wheel mouse" if you want to get the scroll wheel working.... or LQ of course.....

Dark Sim 905 · 02-26-2006, 01:28 PM

I think I got the mouse working, at the time I didn't have internet to test the extra forward / backward buttons. I know the mousewheel works though.

I guess I'll just add another entry for the touchpad.

With the "pkgtool" ; what is that actually editing/ modifing to get the mouse to work in the first place?

satinet · 02-26-2006, 01:47 PM

have a look at:

/var/log/setup/setup.mouse