wild mouse

[Collins Richey]

On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:23:12 -0500, Rick Bowers <rwbowers at gmail.com> wrote:
> I've been trying to install various linux version but have had problems
> with several. Last night I installed Libranet from an older CD I downloaded
> (Libranet 2.7 classic).  I got everything installed okay and used all the
> default responses (e.g. probe for devices, auto config them, etc.).
> When the system boots, it goes into the GUI (not sure which one) but the
> mouse is erratic.  Even small movements cause the pointer to fly around the
> screen and random items get selected.
> I assume the mouse driver or some configuration is incorrect.  I can't
> easily get into any configuration screens because of the erratic behavior
> of the mouse.
> Is there a way I can reset the mouse?  I tried rebooting to see if it could
> get rediscovered but that didn't help.
> I'm using a Logitech optical wheel mouse, P/N: 830513-0000, Model M-BJ58.
> 
> Any suggestions from the experts out there?  Aside from re-installing
> everything?
> 

1. In my experience, this is almost always the result of selecting the
wrong X mouse driver.

2. You should be able to get into another console with CTL-ALT-F1-6,
and there you can work with the xorg.conf, then kill X, and try again.
If using a gui login setup, you may need to login as a normal user,
then sudo wdm/kdm/gdm/etc.

HTH,

-- 
 Collins