[newbie] [OT] Keyboard support
Well, sorta OT--I'm looking to get a keyboard and mouse for my kids that are better (ergonomically) than adult-sized keyboards and mice. The manufacturer lists Windows or Mac as requirements, but I'm assuming that means to run the typing software that comes with it, and perhaps to program the programmable mouse buttons. A keyboard and mouse shouldn't require drivers, should they? Todd -- Name that tune #4: I said, There is no justice! as they led me out the door; and the judge said, This isn't a court of justice, son, this is a court of law. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] [OT] Keyboard support
Todd Slater wrote: Well, sorta OT--I'm looking to get a keyboard and mouse for my kids that are better (ergonomically) than adult-sized keyboards and mice. The manufacturer lists Windows or Mac as requirements, but I'm assuming that means to run the typing software that comes with it, and perhaps to program the programmable mouse buttons. A keyboard and mouse shouldn't require drivers, should they? Todd They normaly don't for the basic functions. It is usualy the special keys that require a driver. Things like volumn control on the keyboard, or one button open a specific web site. From what I understand, you can usualy capture the code these buttons send, and have them do things in Linux as well. When it comes to mice, defining the extra buttons when you have 5 buttons and a scroll wheel can be a chalange, but basic mouse functions usualy isn't. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with Ketchup! Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] [OT] Keyboard support
On Fri, Jul 09, 2004 at 02:58:51PM -0500, Mikkel L. Ellertson wrote: Todd Slater wrote: Well, sorta OT--I'm looking to get a keyboard and mouse for my kids that are better (ergonomically) than adult-sized keyboards and mice. The manufacturer lists Windows or Mac as requirements, but I'm assuming that means to run the typing software that comes with it, and perhaps to program the programmable mouse buttons. A keyboard and mouse shouldn't require drivers, should they? Todd They normaly don't for the basic functions. It is usualy the special keys that require a driver. Things like volumn control on the keyboard, or one button open a specific web site. From what I understand, you can usualy capture the code these buttons send, and have them do things in Linux as well. When it comes to mice, defining the extra buttons when you have 5 buttons and a scroll wheel can be a chalange, but basic mouse functions usualy isn't. Mikkel Thanks Mikkel, that's what I was hoping to hear. Todd Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] [OT] Keyboard support
On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 14:58:51 -0500 Mikkel L. Ellertson disseminated the following: Well, sorta OT--I'm looking to get a keyboard and mouse for my kids that are better (ergonomically) than adult-sized keyboards and mice. The manufacturer lists Windows or Mac as requirements, but I'm assuming that means to run the typing software that comes with it, and perhaps to program the programmable mouse buttons. A keyboard and mouse shouldn't require drivers, should they? Todd They normaly don't for the basic functions. It is usualy the special keys that require a driver. Things like volumn control on the keyboard, or one button open a specific web site. From what I understand, you can usualy capture the code these buttons send, and have them do things in Linux as well. When it comes to mice, defining the extra buttons when you have 5 buttons and a scroll wheel can be a chalange, but basic mouse functions usualy isn't. Some useful commands to figger out all those fancy buttons for the keyboard: xev, setxkbmap, xmodmap -- JoeHill RLU #282046 / www.orderinchaos.org 18:31:03 up 10 days, 21:01, 6 users, load average: 0.35, 0.26, 0.15 +++ Well, he might as well have been bombing Denmark. -- Gore Vidal, on the bombing of Afghanistan after 9/11 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
