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Re: OS/2 Wishlist - First Edition

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From: Steve Houle
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 1994 23:04
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David Charlap <dic5340@hertz.njit.edu> wrote:
> Steve Houle <wookie@panix.com> wrote:
>>
>>Third party mice (like the PCMouse I use) aren't supported by the install
>>program.
>
>Yes they are.  For a PCMouse, choose "Mouse Systems Mouse" from the
>installer, and you'll be happy.  Many "PCMouse" mice can be set to a
>2-button Microsoft mode as well, if you'd rather go that route.

I know.  I do choose the Mouse Systems Mouse, but it doesn't work during
any part of the install program.  Once the system is installed, it works
fine, without tweaking anything.  But the install program itself, doesn't
like the serial mouse.

>Three buttons is essential if you use X windows.  Fortunately, the IBM
>X package uses them all properly.

I was wondering about that.

Wook
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Steve Houle                               ...is:    wookie@panix.com
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Subject: Re: OS/2 Wishlist - First Edition
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