I don't know if this will work, but in the config file you could try putting

/dev/psaux instead of /dev/mouse

Just a thought

Terry

On Sat, Apr 14, 2001 at 12:43:43PM -0500, George M. Butler babbled:
> Hi all,
> 
> I am sure this is an old one too.  But I just installed Debian (potato)
> r2.
> I issue startx at the commnand line and get
> 
> fatal sever error
> Can't open mouse (no such file or directory )
> 
> 
> I have run xf86config 4 times now and each time I select 4, the PS/2
> mouse,
> the 3 button emulation, and hit enter when for the default /dev/mouse.
> 
> I looked in the file /etc/X11/xf86config
> 
> and it shows under Pointing device
> Protocol "PS/2"
> Device  "/dev/mouse"
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> PS.  Thanks for all the suggestions on partitioning my hard drive.
> I did  the "Self" method.  I can see that is
> a little like one's religion.  I think I learned a lot reading all the
> suggestions and suggested reading.
> 
> 
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