#Logitech Mouse
8 messages in this thread
Ken:
>> Strange, isn't it? The Logitech emulates a MS mouse better than >> it
works in native mode.
Yes, this is strange, Ken. I've always found that I can get the mouse
working when I configure for MS, even with Windows, PCTools, etc. Any
ideas why? I've always just accepted it and moved on, but it doesn't make
any sense, and now that I think about it, it really BUGS me!
Larry
Larry,
My comment was sorta ment in jest. But….
The MS Mouse interface is well defined. Lots of folks us it, so if the code
doesn't work, plenty of people scream until it does. Now, if your MSM
interface code is OK, but you have bugs in the Logitech interface code is
bad, most Logitech users simply re-configure for a MSM and never complain.
Windows properly interfaces with the Logitech mouse without *any* mouse.com
driver. In fact, I have my Kurta tablet using its IS PenSmith driver
emulating a MSMouse, and a Logitech bus mouse for Windows. Neat, huh?
I don't think there's anything wrong with the Logitech drivers.
See, you *do* need me <hee hee>.
Ken /// CAD Masters
Ken:
Ever used a Logimouse? I get lots of complaints about drivers failing in
Windows and/or Acad with these. My plain-jane serial Logitech Mouse does
just fine, so long as I configure the software for the MS Mouse, but does
the occassional "feet-straight-up-in-the-air" when I forget and configure
for Logitech.
Ah well… another mystery locked deep in the box beside my desk… <g>
Larry
At any rate, I downloaded the "new new" Logitech mouse driver (6.0) and
this seems to correct the problem. This is my fourth mouse driver upgrade
in two years. While the upgrade solves compatibility problems with Windows
3.0 and DOS 5.0 it makes all the Logitech mouse utility software obsolete
since it won't work with the new drivers. Logitech gives the drivers away
but charges for the utility upgrades even though there is no added
functionality. I'm now a Microsoft Mouse convert.
Ray Emplit
Larry,
Uh… by Logimouse, do you mean the low-end model, or the older model, or
the bus mouse? I've used all but the low-end model. No problems. Except
when Wolf gets kurta fever and can't find a puck to bury…<g>
Ken /// CAD Masters
Ken:
Had to scan back in my Egghead catalogs <g> to figger out which one I *did*
mean. A few years back Logitech was selling both a serial mouse (known
simply as Logitech Serial Mouse) and a bus mouse (known as Logimouse). I
have no idea as to any technical differences they might have had, but they
obviously cost different amounts, and I believe the Logimouse was supposed
to have a better resolution. Anyway… I was just wondering if this driver
problem might be tied to the bus version, because I've never had any
problems getting my serial rodent to respond – just use the DEVICE line to
install it, and away it goes!
Larry
Larry,
Logitech mice: They are all known as LogiMouse. First they had the old
'wedge' mouse in a serial, then bus version. Same mouse, different
interface, both 200 ppi resolution. I've had no problems with either. Then
they introduced the 'hi-rez' mouse, bus version only, wedge case, stripes on
top, 320 ppi. Great mouse. Wonderful if you have big hands.
Next came the 'ergo' series by way of the Series 9 "melted-bar-of-soap"
mouse. It was 320 ppi and I hated the shape. Good for small hands.
Available in both serial, bus and PS/2 interfaces.
Now we have "MouseMan" in serial, bus, PS/2 and wireless interfaces. 400
dpi, left and right hand vesions. Nice product.
At the low end, they now have "Dexxa" (2 button MS clone) and "First Mouse"
(3 button) as low cost, entry level products.
The best would be a combination of the wedge case finger rests and pick-up
ribs on the MouseMan bus mouse. But I can't get that…. yet…<g>
The drivers are the same between serial and bus versions.
Ken Elliott /// Mouse Masters
I have found that most programs that give you the option of driving a
Logitetech mouse want to drive it direct. ie no Logitech mouse driver
loaded at all.
Tim Woodward