The answer may be as simple as this: COM1 = /dev/ttyS0, not ttyS1. Another thing to look for is a symbolic link from /dev/mouse to /dev/ttyS0 (if you refer to the mouse as /dev/mouse in XF86Config).
If that isn't the problem, send the pointer part of /etc/X11/XF86Config to the list for comment. On Sun, Apr 29, 2001 at 09:58:16PM +0530, Joseph wrote: > Hi, > I have a Logitech First Mouse with 3 buttons and Serial connection. > IT is connected to COM1 or ttyS1. I have Diamond Viper V330 and use the > X server as XF86_SVGA. The Debain Desktop starts properly but the mouse > does not function properly. A mouse pointer is shown on the screen but > it refuses to move with the mouse. I have a Samsung Samtron 40Bn, with > horizontal Refresh rate as 30-55 khz and vertical refresh rate as 50-120 > hz. Since the mouse does not function properly I cannot make use of the > desktop. > Any help would be appreciated > Thanks > --