> > I was installing the Xserver and related packages for the 1.1b > and almost everything seems ok. However, when I try to run the > server via xdm/xinit/startx, I get the error: > > cannot open mouse (no such device) > > My XF86Config file specifies a "PS/2" protocol mouse to be found > at /dev/psmouse -- this is what worked for me with 0.93r6. However, > apparently it no longer works. > > How can I determine the appropriate settings and/or fix this problem? > I searched through the mail archives but didn't find anything. > Thanks in advance... > > ====================================================================== > Matthew D Moss > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 1. Are you using the default kernel image, or have you recompiled ? 2. Do you use gpm ? If so, does it work with /dev/psmouse ? 3. If you do use gpm & X at the same time, are you using the gpm repeater option (works for me) ?
If all the above are no, you should try 1st re-compiling your kernel to include ps2 mouse support, copying the boot image to /boot, re-running lilo & re-booting. I'm faily sure the default kernel image I used didn't have ps2 mouse support included... cm
