Why does gpm not working?

gxie · 11-21-2003, 05:12 AM

Hello,

I am here seeking help!

I just installed Redhat 9.0 but found the gpm isn't working:
1)the gpm process is running;
2)the basic "selection & paste" function of gpm isn't working at all, I tried in both gnome terminal and emacs;
3)I couldn't use the middle button of my mouse to scroll a web page in Mozilla.

I would appreciate any help with this problem. Btw, I use PS2 three button mouse, and the gpm was configured with correct mouse type and mouse file.

Thanks,
Gaoyan Xie

trickykid · 11-21-2003, 06:51 AM

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Originally posted by gxie
Hello,

I am here seeking help!

I just installed Redhat 9.0 but found the gpm isn't working:
1)the gpm process is running;
2)the basic "selection & paste" function of gpm isn't working at all, I tried in both gnome terminal and emacs;
3)I couldn't use the middle button of my mouse to scroll a web page in Mozilla.

I would appreciate any help with this problem. Btw, I use PS2 three button mouse, and the gpm was configured with correct mouse type and mouse file.

Thanks,
Gaoyan Xie

Ummm.. gpm is run or used at a console, it doesn't affect while your in X. You'll need to configure it properly in your XF86Config file and so on.

gxie · 11-21-2003, 06:57 AM

Hi Trickykid,

Thanks a lot for your input, but can you tell me a little how to do that? which command should I use?

Thank you very much,
Gaoyan Xie

trickykid · 11-21-2003, 09:10 AM

Configuring X: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/l...uide/ch-x.html

Mouse Configuration: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/l...useconfig.html

gxie · 11-21-2003, 10:52 AM

problem solved, thanks a lot.

In XF86Config, I just changed the protocol for input device(mouse0) from PS/2 to IMPS/2, then it worked.

Gaoyan Xie