On Wed, 7 Aug 1996, Mark Phillips wrote: > >When installing gpm, I set my mouse device to /dev/ttys0... Then, I = > >pointed everything else that wanted a mouse device to /dev/mouse. = > > What is the difference between > > /dev/ttys1, /dev/cua1 and /dev/mouse (a soft link) > > and when should each be used? > > Thanks, > > Mark Phillips. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > >
Mark, This is an old explanation that I'm not sure still holds true, but ... A cu device is for DCE devices (Data Communications Equiptment), basically modems, etc. A tty device is for DTE devices (Data Terminal Equiptment), basically terminals, serial input devices (mice), etc. The /dev/mouse should be a link to /dev/ttyxx where xx is probably S0 or S1, etc. You don't need to have /dev/mouse to have the mouse work, its just there to conveniently identify the mouse port. I hope that's helpful, and if anybody knows a better, more modern explanation, please do :-) Good luck! Richard G. Roberto [EMAIL PROTECTED] 201-739-2886 - whippany, nj -- ******************************************************************************* Bear Stearns is not responsible for any recommendation, solicitation, offer or agreement or any information about any transaction, customer account or account activity contained in this communication. *******************************************************************************
