info wrote:
Thanks, I'll try restarting the X-server. However, I'm using an ATI Radeon 9000 graphics card. The problem is linked to the KVM switch/Linux code since I have no problems with a direct connection. As mentioned in the original message, my Sparc/Solaris and Windows boxes work well with and without the KVM switch. This particular machine exhibits problems only when running Linux and the KVM switch attached.
I'd like to point out that I've contacted Linksys and IOGear on "similar" issues on Windows. They point out that "more than two-button and scrolling wheel functionality is not supported on PS/2 KVM switches" (paraphrasing here). However this mouse is quite normal and even conservative Solaris 2.8 is none the wiser.
Had this problem myself. I had an old Apex 8 port KVM that didn't support the new mouse protocols - specifically imps/2, the PS/2 Intellimouse protocol. I ended up buying a new switch to resolve the issue. However, you might want to check your XF86Config and make sure you are not trying to use the ps/2 mouse protocol with an imps/2 type mouse. Perhaps all you need to do is change the mouse protocol and restart X. Google for imps/2 and KVM and you should find plenty of info on the (well documented) issue. -- John LeMay KC2KTH Senior Enterprise Consultant NJMC | http://www.njmc.com | Phone 732-557-4848 Specializing in Microsoft and Unix based solutions