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<H2><A NAME="s13">13. Models Tested </A></H2>
<P>There are a lot of different mice out there, and I cannot honestly say that
you should go out and buy one rather than the other. What I can do is give
a list of what I think these mice do, based on experience and heresay.
Even with this information you should be a little cautious - we had two
identical mice in our office on two computers, some things worked on one and
not t'other!
Any additions to this list would be welcome.
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<P><B>Mouse Systems optical mouse, serial version</B><BR>
Works well (as you might expect from the name!) without
ClearDTR or ClearRTS in the config.<BR>
<B>WiN mouse, as sold by Office World for eight quid.</B><BR>
Standard dual-mode Microsoft/MouseSystems.<BR>
<B>Agiler Mouse 2900</B><BR>
Standard dual-mode Microsoft/MouseSystems. SYSGRATION SYS2005
chip is solderable.<BR>
<B>Sicos mouse,</B><BR>
Works ok, needs ClearDTR &amp; Clear RTS in config.<BR>
<B>Index sell a mouse for 10 quid,</B><BR>
Doesn't work in 3 button mode, but does have nice instructions :-)<BR>
<B>Artec mouse</B><BR>
Usual dual-protocol mouse, needs `ClearDTR' set in config, NOT `ClearRTS'<BR>
<B>DynaPoint 3 button serial mouse.</B><BR>
Usual dual-protocol mouse, needs `ClearDTR' AND `ClearRTS' in Xconfig.<BR>
<B>Genius Easymouse 3 button mouse</B><BR>
Works fine with Mouseman protocol without the ChordMiddle parameter set.
From Roderick Johnstone (
<A HREF="mailto:rmj&commat;ast.cam.ac.uk">rmj&commat;ast.cam.ac.uk</A>)<BR>
<B>Truemouse, made in Taiwan</B><BR>
Works OK, needs `ClearDTR' in config. (From
<A HREF="http://ccn.cs.dal.ca/~ae721/Profile.html">Tim MacEachern</A>)<BR>
<B>Champ brand mouse</B><BR>
Needs to have switch in PC mode, which enables MouseSystems
protocol also. (From tnugent&commat;gucis.cit.gu.edu.au)<BR>
<B>MicroSpeed mouse</B><BR>
Usual dual-protocol mouse.<BR>
<B>Venus brand ($7)</B><BR>
Has a jumper inside to switch between 2 and 3 button mode.
(From
<A HREF="mailto:mhoward&commat;mth.com">mhoward&commat;mth.com </A>)<BR>
<B>Saturn</B><BR>
Switched mouse, works OK as MouseSystems in 3-button position.
(From
<A HREF="mailto:grant&commat;oj.rsmas.miami.edu">grant&commat;oj.rsmas.miami.edu </A>.)<BR>
<B>Manhattan mouse.</B><BR>
Switch for `MS AM' / `PC AT' modes, MS mode works fine with
the <CODE>gpm -R</CODE> method. (From
<A HREF="mailto:komanec&commat;umel.fee.vutbr.cz">komanec&commat;umel.fee.vutbr.cz</A>).<BR>
<B>Inland mouse.</B><BR>
Switch for `PC/MS' modes, works fine. (From
<A HREF="http://ptsg.eecs.berkeley.edu/~venkates/">http://ptsg.eecs.berkeley.edu/~venkates</A>).<BR>
<B>qMouse (3-button), FCC ID E6qmouse X31.</B><BR>
Sells in the USA for about $10. Works with `gpm -t msc -r 20'.
No jumpers or
switches for MouseSystems 3-button mode. Unreliable in X.
Does not respond to <CODE>echo "*n" > /dev/mouse</CODE>.<BR>
<B>Mitsumi Mouse (2-button), FCC ID EW4ECM-S3101.</B><BR>
Sells in the USA for about $12. Reliable in X and under gpm,
smooth double-button. (These two from
<A HREF="mailto:gustafso&commat;math.utah.edu">gustafso&commat;math.utah.edu</A>)<BR>
<B>PC Accessories mouse that i got from CompUSA for under $10.</B><BR>
Has PC/MS switch on bottom. Works OK. (From
<A HREF="mailto:steveb&commat;communique.net">steveb&commat;communique.net</A>)<BR>
<B>First Mouse - seriously cheap at 7.79 pounds at Tempo.</B><BR>
Dual Microsoft/MouseSystems, mode set by button depress at power-up.
No switches, no links. Four wire connection, echo '*n' doesn't
work. `gpm -R' works a treat. (From
<A HREF="mailto:peterk&commat;henhouse.demon.co.uk">peterk&commat;henhouse.demon.co.uk</A>)<BR>
<B>Trust 3-button mouse.</B><BR>
Dual-mode with switch, works OK as MouseSystems in `PC'
mode. gpm doesn't like the Microsoft mode.<BR>
<B>Chic 410</B><BR>
Works perfectly when kept in ms mode and used with the gpm -R
command. From Stephen M. Weiss
(
<A HREF="mailto:steve&commat;esc.ie.lehigh.edu">steve&commat;esc.ie.lehigh.edu</A>)<BR>
<B>KeyMouse 3-button mouse.</B><BR>
Works OK with ClearDTR and ClearRTS in Xconfig;
`-o dtr' needed with gpm. (From
<A HREF="mailto:EZ4PHIL&commat;aol.com">EZ4PHIL&commat;aol.com</A>)<BR>
<B>Qtronix keyboard `Scorpio 60'</B><BR>
All three buttons work in MouseSystems protocol. (From
<A HREF="mailto:hwe&commat;uebemc.siemens.de">hwe&commat;uebemc.siemens.de</A>)<BR>
<B>Tecra 720 laptop</B><BR>
The glidepoint is on /dev/cua0; the stick is on /dev/psaux.
(From
<A HREF="mailto:apollo&commat;anl.gov">apollo&commat;anl.gov</A>)<BR>
<B>Anubis mouse</B><BR>
Works fine, need to hold down left button whenever switching to the X virtual console.
(From
<A HREF="mailto:Joel.Crisp&commat;bristol.ac.uk">Joel Crisp</A>)<BR>
<B>Yakumo No.1900 mouse</B><BR>
Works with <CODE>gpm -R -t ms</CODE> exporting to X.
(From
<A HREF="mailto:flinx.nbg.sub.org!oli&commat;flinx.nbg.sub.org">Oliver Schwank</A>)<BR>
<B>Genius `Easy Trak' Trackball</B><BR>
Is <B>not</B> Microsoft compatible, use <CODE>Mouseman</CODE>
in the Xconfig and it will work fine. (From
<A HREF="mailto:VTanger&commat;aol.com">VTanger&commat;aol.com</A>.)<BR>
<B>Highscreen Mouse Pro</B><BR>
`Works fine' says
<A HREF="mailto:alfonso&commat;univaq.it">alfonso&commat;univaq.it</A>.<BR>
<B>Logitech CA series</B><BR>
Works in X using MMseries protocol, at 2400 Baud, 150 SampleRate. (Should
also apply to Logitech CC, CE, C7 &amp; C9 mice). (From
<A HREF="mailto:vkochend&commat;nyx.net">vkochend&commat;nyx.net</A>.)<BR>
<B>A4-Tech mouse</B><BR>
Works OK, needs <CODE>DTR</CODE> line under both X and gpm.
(From
<A HREF="mailto:deane&commat;gooroos.com">deane&commat;gooroos.com</A>)<BR>
<B>Vertech mouse</B><BR>
Normal Microsoft/Mousesystems behaviour, can be soldered for a permenant fix.
(From
<A HREF="mailto:duncan&commat;fs3.ph.man.ac.uk">duncan&commat;fs3.ph.man.ac.uk</A>.) <BR>
<B>Boeder M-7 ``Bit Star'' (and other M series apart from M13)</B><BR>
Switches to Mousesystems protocol by holding any button down at power-on.
(From
<A HREF="mailto:sjt&commat;tappin.force9.co.uk">mailto:sjt&commat;tappin.force9.co.uk</A>.) <BR>
<B>Mouse Systems ``Scroll'' Mouse (four buttons and a roller/button)</B><BR>
Has a 2/3 switch - in mode 3 functions as a three button MouseSystems mouse,
ignoring extra button &amp; wheel. Doesn't need <CODE>ClearRTS/DTR.</CODE>
(From
<A HREF="mailto:parker1&commat;airmail.net">parker1&commat;airmail.net</A>.)<BR>
<B>Radio Shack 3-button Serial Mouse</B><BR>
Model 26-8432, available in Tandy for about 20 quid. Works as Mousesystems with
ClearDTR. (From
<A HREF="mailto:Sherilyn&commat;sidaway.demon.co.uk">Sherilyn&commat;sidaway.demon.co.uk</A>.)<BR>
<B>Dexxa serial mouse</B><BR>
Works fine using Microsoft protocol in Xconfig, no ChordMiddle or anything needed.
(From
<A HREF="mailto:slevy&commat;ncsa.uiuc.edu">mailto:slevy&commat;ncsa.uiuc.edu</A>.)<BR>
<B>Belkin 3 button mouse</B><BR>
As purchased from Sears (\$10), needs <CODE>-o rts</CODE> under gpm
(and probably <CODE>ClearRTS</CODE> under X) when in PC mode.
(From
<A HREF="mailto:mmicek&commat;csz.com">mailto:mmicek&commat;csz.com</A>.)
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