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3.3. FreeBSD

FreeBSD supports the "SysMouse" protocol which must be specified when the moused daemon is running in versions 2.2.1 or later.

FreeBSD versions 2.2.5 or earlier do not support extended PS/2 mouse protocols ("xxxPS/2"). Always specify the "PS/2" protocol for any PS/2 mouse in these versions regardless of the brand of the mouse.

FreeBSD versions 2.2.6 or later include the kernel-level support for these mice. Specify the "PS/2" or "Auto" protocol and the X server will automatically make use of the kernel-level support. In fact, you may always specify "Auto" to any mouse in these versions unless the mouse is an old serial model which doesn't support PnP.


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