PS/2 Mouse not detected on Compaq Presario 1800T

[Derek Broughton]

Peter Garrett wrote:

> First, if it's a two button mouse, using the middle button features of
> Linux will be a pain (you have to click both the buttons simultaneously).

Depends on your dexterity, I guess.  I've never had a problem.
> 
> So... I would suggest you pick up a USB mouse with a scroll button (which
> will also act as a clickable middle button) . 

Doh!!!!  I've been using mice with scroll wheels for years, and _never_ knew
that just clicking on the wheel functioned as button-3.  In fact, on XP or
Linux, I've never figured out much use for that wheel at all.  It's useful
on long web pages, and that's about it.

Thanks for the tip - never mind that I don't have trouble clicking left &
right buttons simultaneously, I'm going to learn to click the wheel!
-- 
derek