use lsmod to get the module list. The modules are usbmouse and psmouse (not sure if you have said what mouse type you are using) . Note that you will need to revisit your kernel configuration if you dont have them. If they dont show in "lsmod", try "modprobe psmouse" etc.
BillK On Tue, 2005-09-06 at 21:03 -0700, Drew Tomlinson wrote: > On 9/6/2005 8:49 PM W.Kenworthy wrote: > > >The module thats responsible for /dev/input/mouse0 creates the node when it > >loads via udev: is the modules loaded? /dev/mouse is usually (on > > > > > I come from the FreeBSD world and thus, I'm a linux newb. Sorry for the > simple questions. What module should I look for? How can I check to > see if it's loaded? > > >newer systems) a symlink to /dev/input/mouse0 if it > >exists. /dev/input/mice is a concentrator. i.e., on my laptop I have a > >ps2 mouse (actually the gspot/touchpad) and a plugged in usb mouse. All > >three work through /dev/input/mice at the same time. Individually they > >are accessed via /dev/input/mouseX. > > > > > Thanks for the explanation. > > >To test try "cat /dev/input/mice" and move the mouse - rubbish will > >print to terminal if its working. CTRL-C to exit. > > > > > > > No rubbish. Not working. > > Thanks for your help. > > Drew > > -- > Visit The Alchemist's Warehouse > Magic Tricks, DVDs, Videos, Books, & More! > > http://www.alchemistswarehouse.com > -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
