Hi Doris,
Did you say you are using NT and have USB support?
-----Original Message-----
From: Doris Beers [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 9:03 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Trackballs
USB support is a hardware issue, not software, unless
you are using an old mac. I am typing this on an NT
machine with functioning USB support.
Doris
--- Glenn Bond <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> RE: TrackballsSerial or PS/2 mice work with NT, but
> definitely not USB. Check out the Kensington Expert
> Trackball. (Lack of USB support shouldn't be an
> issue.
>
> Glenn Bond
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> Institute for Disability Studies
> The University of Southern Mississippi
> Box 5163
> Hattiesburg, MS 39406
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: George Power
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 1:15 PM
> Subject: Re: Trackballs
>
>
> Tim,
>
> Thanks for the info on WinNT NOT supporting USB,
> that really bites, but thanks. Serial it is I guess.
> Any suggestions of what trackball to use in my
> situation, I need a trackball that a user can take
> up in there hands (if necessary), A trackball that
> the ball will not fall out and roll away, and a
> trackball with big buttons for ease of use.
>
> Any suggestions
>
> Thanks again
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Harshbarger
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 11:47 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Trackballs
>
>
> George,
>
> If you are using NT, you will have to use a serial
> mouse. Windows NT does not support USB. I believe
> the only Windows operating systems that do are
> Windows 98, ME, and 2000. Thank goodness we have a
> gadget geek on our team!
>
> Tim
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask]
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 12:37 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Trackballs
>
>
>
>
> Hey everybody
> I am looking for a track Ball that will work with
> WinNT Workstation 4.0 Serial or USB
> This trackball will be used on an adaptive
> workstation for people with limited movement with
> there hands
> I am also looking for a track ball that the ball
> don't come out easy so it wont grow wings and fly
> away (if you know what I mean)
>
> Any suggestions of what make / model?
>
> All suggestions welcome
>
> George
>
>
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