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Re: [TCLUG:20381] X problems on laptop
> Fatal server error:
> Cannot open mouse (No such file or directory)
>
> Anybody who runs Linux on a laptop have any idea if there is anything
> special to get a mouse working. I tried both Microsoft compatible and
> PS/2. Is there a special program for touchpad configuration? I had my
> PS/2 pluged-in when I tried this.
Says no such file. Whats it looking for? Is there a /dev/mouse symlink
to /dev/psaux? Try pointing X directly at /dev/psaux? I don't get the
practice of symlinking /dev/mouse, since you have to config apps for the
protocol anyway, might as well set the device as well...