From: Mail@JoesLife.org   
      
   On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:12:18 -0000 (UTC), root wrote:   
      
   > The machine I use most runs Slack-15 in console mode. Recently I   
   > have noticed that my Logitech wireless mouse changed from being   
   > responsive, to a halting response. First I thought the mouse, which   
   > was pretty old, was at fault. I bought a new mouse with the same   
   > behavior. Then I thought something must have changed in my operating   
   > M2 partition so I booted into a backup partition: same mouse behavior.   
   > Then I booted into a Live Slack 15 USB stick which hadn't been   
   > modified for months now: same mouse behavior. Then I tried a wired   
   > Microsoft mouse and it works perfectly.   
   >   
   > I have, in my /etc/rc.d/rc.gpm:   
   >  /usr/sbin/gpm -m /dev/mouse -t imps2   
   >   
   > Now I wonder whether it might be productive to change from imps2   
   > to some other mouse, and if so what I might check first?   
   >   
   > Thanks for any ideas.   
      
   OK, this might sound stupid, but are you using a mouse pad?  Some optical   
   mice have trouble on some surfaces.  Generally a mouse pad, or even a   
   piece of paper taped to the desk, will work fine--if that's the problem.   
      
   -Joe   
      
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