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Re: X Server crash...
Hi,
>> Has anyone experienced using ctrl-alt-F7 (e.g.) to
>> get *back* to the running X server, touch the mouse,
>> and watch the X server crash?
>>
>
>Yes, I've seen it a couple times. The point here is the PS/2 mouse.
>Looks like there is some competition between GPM and the X.
>
>Solutions:
>
>- try not to touch the mouse while switching back to the X; or
>
>- disable GPM (especially if you don't use it). I haven't tried this
> one, though,
The best solution is call gpm with the -R option and point X to /dev/gpmdata
as it's mouse device.
Solved ALL my mouse-related problems since it removes the "fight" over the
mouse. see man gpm for details.
Schlomo