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redhat6.2 linux, using a GUI without mouse?

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From: David. E. Goble
Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2000 00:00
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Hi All;

Just tring redhat 6.2 linux for the first time.

Managed to install workstation, but having problems with setting up a
GUI.

What I have;

	486DX2/66 
	20Meg RAM
	Cirrus logic GL5429 card
	KTX SVGA PLUS monitor
	no mouse...

The monitor's manual calls it a "Non-interlaced SVGA Monitor is 14inch
intelligent Color Monitor with Ultrahigh resolution of up to 1024X768
(Non-interlaced)... providing auto-center controlling and
auto-sizing..."

It features "multi-mode at horizontal frequencies of 30KHz to 48KHz
mode and vertical frequencies of 50Hz to 90Hz... Compatiable with
standard IBM VGA, Extended VGA, super VGA and Non-interlaced SVGA
modes as well as newly proposed VESA ergonomic standards"

The monitor itself only has a small logol on the topleft front that
reads KTX SVGA Plus.

When I tried to start the GUI, it comes up with a patterened
background and a X cursor, but then nothing else.

It will not change resolutions via ctrl-alt-+, but will exit with
ctrl-alt- back delete. Where it says that the mouse could not be read
or something.

What do I do/not do to get a GUI?

do I just need a mouse?
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