[H-GEN] of mice and computers

[Tony Nugent]

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On Tue Oct 22 2002 at 22:03, David Findlay wrote:

> Subject: Re: [H-GEN] While we're at it 

> On Tue, 22 Oct 2002 06:47 pm, 3 Blokes wrote this piece of wisdom:
> > I have been using a logitech Usb for about a year now and would recommend
> > it to anyone without blinking, It's the best mouse I have ever owned,
> > $89.95 from most computer outlets. It's amazing for the games aswell(im a
> > fanatic quaker, so my mouse really matters :))
> 
> Works with Linux well? The website only mentions windows,but I assume it works
> right? Thanks,

Yes, it will work with linux -- as long as the usb driver subsystem
is working.  (And like modprobe, in most cases hotplug should
generally make the usb functionality automatic.  Redhat's kudzu also
seems to do the "right thing" with configuring these devices).

Logitech generally make very nice stuff.  I have a logitech cordless
ir/usb keyboard/mouse and they have always just worked.  The mouse
is configured as a usb 3-button intellimouse on /dev/input/mice.  (I
managed to get another logitech trackball cordless/usb mouse working
with this ir receiver, cool -  I don't like the original 4-button
ball wheelmouse that came with it).

These usb devices also work transparently with the bios.  And I've
never had an issue with grub, lilo, pxe or whatever not recognising
input from the usb keyboard.

Some of the non-mainstream-brand optical mice around the place seem
to be very functional and of reasonably good quality.  And cheap:)
Basic optical usb/ps2 wheelmice can be found in shops around
Brisbane for around $30.  If you can afford to spend a little more,
then there are two-wheel, 4/5-button and cordless vareties - only
yesterday I picked up (not for me) a 5-button two-wheel AOpen mouse
for $40.

Optical mice seem to be very popular and I suspect that they (along
with usb devices in general) will soon become the norm... they are
always responsive, seem to work on many surfaces, and (most
importantly) they don't clog up with grit.

> David

Cheers
Tony

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