Mike Taylor wrote: > > On Thu, 8 Aug 1996, Mark Edward Johnston wrote: > > > > > I have installed Linux (Debian 1.1) on a friend's computer, > > but can't get X to work as it complains about not being able to > > find the mouse. > > > > The system is a Gateway 2000 DX2/66 with Cirrus Logic 5434 > > and what seems to be a "PS/2" mouse. > > > > I have linked /dev/mouse -> /dev/psmouse (-> /dev/psaux) > > and set Protocol and Device in XF86Config to "PS/2" and > > "/dev/mouse" respectively. > > > > Any help would be appreciated, > > > > Mark Johnston ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > > > > > > PS: Does anybody know if PS/2 mouse support is in the default kernel in > > Debian 1.1.3 ?? Is this a valid question ?
The debian 1.1.x kernel as distributed supports the PS/2 mouse as a Module. The only problem is that the binary distribution does not contain a complete set of modules. I got the required module by compiling the kernel using the existing debian configuration file. This generated a full set of modules. I manually added the missing module to my configurating and the mouse started working. NOW The Greater Question for the Debian package maintainers is: Why isn't a complete set of modules distributed with the binaries? I've seen the same PS/2 mouse question over and over again. It's a very simple problem to solve, but a pain in the butt for someone that's never compiled a kernel. MY SUGGESTION: Add a complete set of modules to the distribution package. Jim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>