[Fwd: Mousing around]

[Myles Braithwaite]

What kind of mouse are you using. Is it connected thought the USB? is it
wireless?

Bill Davidson wrote:
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> I have installed Linux, and have reached the User interface where I
> typed in  the User: and Password: . the screen comes up with 
> "Applications" and the mouse Pointer in the center of the screen, a
> small symbol  iin the lower left hand corner of the screen, and on the
> opposite corner four squares.
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> The Pointer does not move when I moved the mouse around, so I cannot 
> do anything. I tried Various keys and key combinations to no avail.
> Afte a while of no activity, various screen savers come up....
> How do I get the (generic) mouse to work?
>
> "Are you having fun yet?" Yep, shur am! (Suffering with a  MS Hangover),
>  Don.
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