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jsruok

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March 15th, 2004 05:00

Does Dell provide Linux drivers?

This question has probably been answered many times, but does Dell provide any Linux drivers for its keyboards/mice?

I just recently got a wireless keyboard/mouse combo which works like a charm in XP. However, in Linux, if I'm using the mouse, it's bound to freeze in a minute or two. Pressing keyboard restores the functionality. And same thing with the keyboard.

Any answers and/or help is greatly appreciated. I'm not giving up my cordless freedom but I wouldn't like to buy a keyboard and a mouse separately. (What I've read, independent Logitech mouse and keyboard work ok with 3rd party drivers.)

Cheers.

DELL-Cody

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March 16th, 2004 17:00

In general, Dell does not ship drivers for operating systems that were not tested and validated for factory installation on Dell machines. This keyboard combination is only shipped on systems containing a Microsoft operating system, and no drivers were validated by Dell Engineering for use under Linux.

jsruok

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March 17th, 2004 04:00

Thanks. Changing from Fedora Core 2 to Core 1 fixed the thing. Apparently only driver change would've fixed the problem. So far so good.. The only thing that bugs me now with the keyboard is the layout of the six buttons above arrows (Delete, Insert, Home, etc). Why does Dell have to break regural scheme? It brakes the typing rhythm and slows down speed.. Anyways, this is a rather minor detail now that I'm able to write without moving my mouse now and then :-)

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