Mark Edward Johnston wrote: > > I have installed Linux (Debian 1.1) on a friend's computer, > but can't get X to work as it complains about not being able to > find the mouse. > > The system is a Gateway 2000 DX2/66 with Cirrus Logic 5434 > and what seems to be a "PS/2" mouse. > > I have linked /dev/mouse -> /dev/psmouse (-> /dev/psaux) > and set Protocol and Device in XF86Config to "PS/2" and > "/dev/mouse" respectively. > > Any help would be appreciated, > > Mark Johnston ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > > PS: Does anybody know if PS/2 mouse support is in the default kernel in > Debian 1.1.3 ?? Is this a valid question ?
As I and a friend frieend with a Gateway 2000 have finally discovered, that is a very good question. No, PS/2 mouse support is not in not compiled in and doesn't appear to be available as a module. You'll need to reconfigure and recompile. Once you have installed the kernel-source package you want, follow the directions in /usr/src/linux/debian.README. I hope this helps.
