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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 14:33:05 -0600
From: "R. Joe Schwartz" <schwartz@allie.sps.mot.com>
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I've a Dell Optiplex with FreeBSD 2.1.5 on it. 
I want to run X.

Being unfamiliar with the terminology, what is the differance between
a bus mouse and a PS/2 mouse?   

What are the device names for each?

Can I simply use the first com port and put my 3 button serial mouse on
it instead of using the PS/2 or bus mouse? Is there anything in the
kernel to either enable or disable depending on which is used?

Thanks loads for your response. 

Joe Schwartz

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PS

I've several FreeBSD Internet servers in Austin, TX. which I've set up
for companies. Everyone's very pleased.