Mouse issues on Ubuntu

[teen]

I have just placed an order for a one PC CD for Ubuntu 6(Drapper Drake), but only one thing is bugging my mind. I have an original Microsoft optical mouse. Will it respond to the mouse driver in Ubuntu ?

[praka123]

Dont worry..it'll mostly detect ur mouse,make sure in /etc/X11/xorg.conf mouse section select correct mouse model as "imps/2"

[gary4gar]

i am useing ubuntu 5.1(older version) it detectes is very easily with no problems.so i think ver. 6 will support it

[teen]

I was wondering that my Mouse is an original Mocrosoft mouse , so it might only respond to Microsoft drivers.

[QwertyManiac]

No, microsoft standard mouses are recognized as normal PS/2 devices and will run on all OSes, but if yourmouse has some special programmable button or such things it might not work unless you have the requisite drivers...

[mehulved]

No, most of the time mouse are detected fine including Microsoft mouse. Sometimes, though USB mouse do give prolems. But, they can be configured with some trial and error.

[teen]

No , I have a serial mouse. By the way...
I've ordered Ubuntu yesterday. Can you tell me how long it takes to ship a copy to India? By the way , will it support my Intel 845 GV chipset or will I need to get separate drivers for it.

[mehulved]

It will take about a month or so. It took me a month when I had ordered. Your mobo will be supported no need of the drivers. And, I don't think your mobo manufacturer will give drivers for Ubuntu or for that matter anything other than Red Hat 9 or at the most Fedora Core.

[JGuru]

Hey, I'm using Microsoft optical mouse & Keyboard. Ubuntu detects them very well.
No problems. So don't worry it won't be a problem.

[teen]

Can I use XP and Ubuntu on the same PC how will I switch between them , when needed ?

[coolblue]

Install Ubuntu first...IF u have any problems then we'll be glad to help.
But relax....u likely won't have any problems. One more thing: Ubuntu does NOT detect my serial mouse (and neither does Fedora etc.) but its VERY EASY to make it work. Let us know if u have problems. Btw www.ubuntuforums.org have a special subforum "Absolute Beginner Talk" for newbies. Check that out too.

Once Ubuntu is installed, u'll be given an option when ur PC boots whether u want to go into Windows or Ubuntu.

Hope u enjoy Ubuntu!

[teen]

Thanks