Updating the firmware in the mouse from a windows machine got things working when plugged back into linux. Contacted the manufacturer, as their website explicitly mentions their willingness to assist community efforts to develop linux support.
from http://faq.steelseries.com/questions/19/ """ Unfortunately we do not have any plans to develop proprietary Linux drivers anytime soon for the WoW Mouse, but we would happily assist any community-driven efforts to develop an open-source solution for Linux.community-driven efforts to develop an open-source solution for Linux. If you are aware of such efforts or would like to contribute, then please file a support ticket. """ -- steelseries xai laser mouse detected as keyboard, doesn't function https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/520250 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xorg in ubuntu. _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
