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Date:      Mon, 9 Sep 1996 09:42:29 -0700 (PDT)
From:      "Rodney W. Grimes" <rgrimes@GndRsh.aac.dev.com>
To:        sos@FreeBSD.org
Cc:        lada@ws2301.gud.siemens.co.at, jgrosch@superior.truenorth.org, current@FreeBSD.org
Subject:   Re: 3 button ps/2 mice anyone ??
Message-ID:  <199609091642.JAA17810@GndRsh.aac.dev.com>
In-Reply-To: <199609091250.OAA15345@ra.dkuug.dk> from "sos@FreeBSD.org" at "Sep 9, 96 02:50:04 pm"

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> In reply to Hr.Ladavac who wrote:
> > 
> > > Fry's (a Bay Area computer SuperStore) is advertising 3-button PS/2 mice
> > > made by Mouse Systems. They want $18.00 I think. Chump change compared to
> > > the price HP wants for a mouse. I know they do mail order. The Palo Alto
> > > number is (415) 496-6000.
> > 
> > The only advantage of an HP part is that you can claim it dead, and they
> > deliver you a new one without taking the old back.  You pay the difference
> > in support contract :(
> > 
> > Worth investigating in Denmark where Soeren lives :)
> > 
> > /Marino
> 
> Exactly, I'll try pester some of the local dealers now I something
> to go by. Getting it by mail from the states seems somewhat
> overkill :)

Also worth looking for is a Logitech Mouseman II PS/2 combo version with
serial adapter.  You can use it as a PS/2 mouse, or stuff the adapter
on it and use it as a serial mouse.  Real handy item to have around...



-- 
Rod Grimes                                      rgrimes@gndrsh.aac.dev.com
Accurate Automation Company                 Reliable computers for FreeBSD



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