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David Gillett <[log in to unmask]>
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 18:13:57 -0800
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On 25 Nov 98 at 13:34, Ashok Bhiman wrote:

> My mouse has a middle button. Where and what is it useful for?

  Three-button mice are pretty common amongst Unix workstations,
especially those using the "X" window system.  I'm not sure what
functions are usually bound to the third button in those
environments.
  Some of the makers of PC-compatible 3-button mice offer alternative
mouse drivers, which usually make a single middle click look, to
Windows and applications, like a double left click.

David G

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