In <000c01bf662e$a9a42960$1105e2d8@jcislord>, on 01/23/00
   at 11:48 PM, Edna Sloan <[log in to unmask]> said:

>Hi,

>I was wondering if it is possible to use a ps/2 mouse as a serial
>mouse with a mechanical adaptor.  I tried this but Windows
>indicates "no mouse detected"?   Thanks, Edna Sloan

Hi Edna:

PS/2 mice use a different signalling protocol than serial mice.
The mechanical adapters that are sometimes provided do not change
the protocol. Also, the adapters are not! all wired the same. Some
mice can support both serial and ps/2 protocols. Usually selected
by a  switch on the bottom or pressing one of the buttons during
boot up.


time for a new mouse :(
jan lambert

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