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[sindi keesan <keesan AT sdf.lonestar.org>]

> > Why would a PS/2 mouse work in DOS but not linux?
>
> A PS/2 mouse works fine in Linux when you use the
> correct Pointer Protocol.
>
> > And with Redhatbut not BL,
>
> I use PS/2 mice all the time in BasicLinux.  They
> work fine.  So does my Intellimouse.

I left XF86Config set the way you set it up (and eventually added 16 bit 
color, 2MB video RAM, and virtual screen, but mouse was not working 
before that).

/dev/mouse is symlinked to /dev/psaux
Your Xsetup program made that link.  I forget if it is set to emulate 3 
buttons.

The PS/2 mouse worked with the DSL bootable CD.  First I answered No to 
USB mouse.

I tried David's 2.4.31 kernel, did not help.

Is the mouse driver part of X_SVGA?  Have you tried X_SVGA with the 
Accupoint Toshiba mouse?  Green eraser type.

> Cheers,
> Steven