Vertical Ergonomic Devices for Linux? 18
NonNullSet asks: "I am having trouble finding a truly programmable mouse for Linux. I'm a longtime (read older) computer user and have to use an ergonomic mouse (http://www.evoluent.biz) to work on Windows. I would like to find something similar (vertical shape, if possible, programmable buttons) for Linux, but haven't had any luck. Have any Slashdot readers been successful at finding/using programmable ergonomic hardware on Linux? Vertical shape plus click and hold would be excellent!"
Well... (Score:5, Informative)
What are you talking about? (Score:3, Informative)
-CyberVenom
Re:What are you talking about? (Score:3, Informative)
Re:What are you talking about? (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:What are you talking about? (Score:3, Informative)
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Mouse0"
Driver "mouse"
Option "Protocol" "ExplorerPS/2"
Option "Device" "/dev/mouse"
Option "Buttons" "7"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "6 7"
Option
vi (Score:3, Funny)
Programmable ergonomic hardware on Linux with a vertical shape and click and hold?
Sure! Tape the keyboard to your monitor and use vi.
Mod all vi jokes as Funny unless you're an emacs user, then mod them as Flamebait.
Michael. [michael-forman.com]
Guys, a few questions... (Score:3, Funny)
Sheesh... 'Verticle', indeed...
XFree86 Pointer Button (and Keyboard) Re-mapping (Score:5, Informative)
Clarification of my above comment (Score:3, Informative)
Mice are not (generally) programmable. You can change the way your computer programs handle the input given them by the Linux kernel from mice. Most programs do not talk to the kernel directly about mice; they use a "middleman" program, which is in most cases X [x.org] (for GUI applications) or gpm [schottelius.org].
These middleman programs have ways of swapping the meanings of the pressed buttons. The link in the parent comment shows how to
Re:Clarification of my above comment (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Clarification of my above comment (Score:2)
Evoluent Supported on Linux (Score:1)
I see the problem... (Score:1)
Everybody knows Linux users are more left-wing, so we are, naturally, lefties...
*Another fine example of an obvious patent. I wonder if they patented the left-handed version? DIBS!