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jfca283

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From: Santiago, Chile

Registered: 2007-10-09

Posts: 177

how is the wireless mouse support in Arch?

i plan to buy this mouse for using it in my HTPC
http://articulo.mercadolibre.cl/MLC-138 … -pilas-_JM
arch will detect it instantly?
it will work well?
thanks

Skripka

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From: 2X1280X1024

Registered: 2009-02-19

Posts: 555

Re: how is the wireless mouse support in Arch?

I can't speak for every USB mouse-but all the basic functions should work fine.

It is many-button mice which need some tinkering to get working.

giddie

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From: Birmingham, UK

Registered: 2009-03-25

Posts: 125

Re: how is the wireless mouse support in Arch?

I've used that mouse in the past.  You should be aware that it goes through batteries very quickly, and wasn't very reliable.  I gave up on it.  If you want a good reliable small mouse, the best one I've found is (maybe surprisingly) a Microsoft mouse:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Wirel … 319&sr=8-1

It's been perfect.  My wife uses it to play KDE4 games on an old laptop -- she's addicted to KBounce

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Registered: 2006-11-26

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Re: how is the wireless mouse support in Arch?

Most 'wireless' mice are just regular USB mice with some kind of infrared connection between the USB receiver and the mouse itself. Linux will only see the USB end.

If you want a bluetooth mouse, I can recommend the Logitech V470 Cordless Laser Mouse.

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