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junkb0x99 wrote:
>
> The only problem I've had so far with Basic Linux: When I run X, 
> the built-in trackball doesn't work. Either it moves in really 
> trippy ways, or it doesn't move at all. 

I had the same problem with a Toshiba T1950 trackball.
Xvesa is unable to drive it correctly.

> I tried an external mouse, and it didn't work at all. 

An external mouse worked with my T1950 (but I had to disconnect 
the trackball first).

> When I exit X, the screen is full of the following:
> 
>     Switching to mouse protocol "imps/2"
>     Switching to mouse protocol "exps/2"
>     Switching to mouse protocol "bus"
>     Switching to mouse protocol "ps/2" 

Xvesa is trying to figure out what kind of mouse you have.
It simply can't identify your trackball.

> How do I disable or ignore some of the mouse protocols, 

I don't think this will help, but you are welcome to try.
To see the possible Xvesa parameters, do this:
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Xvesa -help
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You'll find some mouse parameters there.

Cheers,
Steven

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