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Mouse Problems with Linux based CD
Hi guys (and gals)!
Nice metting you all, I have a situation that needs to be fixed. I own a Dimension E521 for the last 4 months and I'm trying to use Knoppix on CD and Ubuntu, loaded from the CD. The problem that I have is that the mouse works ok for a few minutes, then stops working at all. I bought today a new Logitech USB mouse in hope that it was my DELL mouse that was not working. That didn't help.
I do not want to install Linux on my system. I'm not a Linux user. If you're all asking why do I need this problem fixed if I won't install Linux on my PC is because my wife is about to start a new job from home. The company she works with has suppiled her with a software DVD that boots from the PC as a linux bootable disc, and the mouse froze while she was taking her first training with this linux based DVD.
I can't stress how important is to get this problem fixed. If this doesn't work, They may not work with her, and that would be a financial disaster for us. I need help with this!
Lord_Galvatron
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May 13th, 2007 02:00
msandersen
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May 13th, 2007 05:00
The DVD is likely based on Knoppix, there's probably an indication on startup. As a LiveDVD, if you had to alter something in the system, like the x.org file, it would only ever be temporary for each session, unless you could remaster it, which you'd need a Linux system and knowhow to do. But if it's the BIOS, it might be fixed easily, although be aware that updating the BIOS always has a certain level of risk; they say only to do it if the Dell technician tells you to.
Lord_Galvatron
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May 13th, 2007 14:00