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Old 08-30-2004, 10:17 AM   #1
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Re: usb mouse to ps2 converter


Hi all, I installed a usb mose during install, and have found the performance(speed) way to slow, even with the settings on full, and I was told by a friend I would get better performance with a ps2 converter, well when I use the converter I dont get any mouse at all after boot up, ps2 mouse is enabled in my kernel(2.6.7) and my xorg.conf is setup like this:

Identifier "Mouse1"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "IMPS/2"
Option "Device" "/dev/mouse"

Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
Option "Buttons" "5"


is there something I have to edit further to make it work?

Thanks for your time

MunCH
 
Old 08-30-2004, 10:19 AM   #2
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I'm not sure but try
Option "Protocol" "Auto" or
Option "Protocol" "PS/2"

instead of this

Option "Protocol" "IMPS/2"
 
Old 08-30-2004, 10:28 AM   #3
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Thanks man I shall give it a shot

Cheers

MunCH
 
Old 09-03-2004, 03:13 AM   #4
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OK I tried both of those without success, a message before login says:

/usr/sbin/gpm -m /dev/mouse -t imps2

anyone else can perhaps help with this?

Cheers

MunCH
 
Old 09-03-2004, 11:02 AM   #5
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with the converter on i believe now its considered a ps/2 mouse not usb. i would try explorer ps/2.

what mouse are you currently using?
 
Old 09-03-2004, 06:08 PM   #6
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You could try setting the device to /dev/psaux
 
  


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