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From: grw@oahu.cs.ucla.edu (George Wu)
Subject: Re: [386BSD] Xfree86, XS3 Mouse configuration
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In article <1992Dec17.175453.29962@cbnewsj.cb.att.com> dwex@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (david.e.wexelblat) writes:
>In article <CONKLIN.92Dec16131542@talisman.kaleida.com> conklin@kaleida.com writes:
>> I have a serial Logitech Mouseman and Orchid F1280 which I am trying
>> to use with Xfree86 and XS3 on my 386BSD system.
>> 
>> I have video working fine, but I am having trouble configuring the
>> mouse.  Specifying "Logitech" in Xconfig doesn't work.
>> 
>> I started trying all of the different mouse types, and "Microsoft"
>> works well (even the middle button, I thought Microsft Mice only had
>> two) with X386mono, but not with XS3.  
>> 
>
>Try specifying "MouseMan".  I have no idea if it will work.
>
>> What do I need to get my mouse working with XS3?  
>> 
>
>Bug the XS3 author(s) to to finish merging XS3 into XFree86 (:->).
>
>XS3 is based on X11R5, not on XFree86.  XFree86 has hundreds of bug fixes
>and enhancements that are not in XS3.
>
>> --
>> J.T. Conklin    Kaleida Laboratories, Inc.
>>                 Mountain View, California
>
>
>--
>David Wexelblat <dwex@mtgzfs3.att.com>  (908) 957-5871
>AT&T Bell Laboratories, 200 Laurel Ave - 3F-428, Middletown, NJ  07748
>
>"The meaning of life?  That's simple.  Try to be happy, try not to hurt
> other people, and hope to fall in love."  -- Mallory Keaton


  Can someone tell me what is X3 ?  Is it a X server for graphics
adapters based on chip sets form S3 ?  If so, does it support S3
86C805 and where can I get XS3 from ?


  Thanks

  George Wu