23 Jan
2008
23 Jan
'08
9:41 a.m.
On 22/01/2008 17:07, Chris M wrote:
That's often not the case. I have several PS/2-compatible mice from
Logitech and from DEC, Compaq, and SGI machines that can't be used as
serial. Different voltages, different clocking, different protocols.
In general, only ones designed specifically for this and which were
originally supplied with an adapter will do both. A quick look at
almost any supplier's catalogue will show you lots that are PS/2 only.
--
Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York
--- Gordon JC Pearce <gordonjcp at gjcp.net>
wrote:
You used to
get combined PS/2 and Serial mice for
PCs that came with a little
adaptor. The adaptor only worked with the mice they
were intended for,
because the mouse detected the presence of the
adaptor and sent serial mouse
data instead of PS/2 mouse data.
AFAIK any of the common PS/2 mice can be use as
serial, at least.