Google Groups no longer supports new Usenet posts or subscriptions. Historical content remains viewable.
Dismiss

Tips with mouse

0 views
Skip to first unread message

Hugo Casqueiro

unread,
Nov 22, 2001, 5:30:49 AM11/22/01
to
Hello all,
 
I came from Microsoft systems and I never saw an unix system before, until yesterday !
 
I read something about FreeBSD like "it is better than Linux".
What your opinion about to start with this system ?
 
I'm a mouse dependent.Could you give me some tips about using a mouse device without x, just console ?
 
Thank you

Philip Pereira

unread,
Nov 22, 2001, 3:05:12 PM11/22/01
to
Hi Hugo,
 
Are you Portuguese by any chance? I am - my name is Philip Pereira by-the-way.
 
I've been using FreeBSD for about 3 months and have already picked it up. I've played with Linux also, but found FreeBSD to be more controlled in its development. I've done things such as re-compile my kernel several times (which proved FAR more easier than Linux) and have upgraded to X 4.1. I've also found it to be a lot more configurable - and user friendly at times - than Linux. System crashes have NEVER happened on my FreeBSD box! It may help to know that most webservers (including Microsoft ironically) use a FreeBSD box and Apache to run their servers - I think that speaks volumes...
 
I still think it comes down to a personal preference though. My idea is to try box (preferably on a test box or old harddrive in your current computer) and take your pick - however, saying that, I'm sure most "newbies" in this forum (myself included) would say "FREEBSD!!!"
 
In answer to your second question - yes, you can have a mouse when in command line mode in FreeBSD. The option is given during installation (I've got version 4.4 and have a PS2 mouse connected.)
 
Once configured correctly - you may need to turn on the "emulate 3 buttons" option - you can highlight any text on screen with the mouse pointer & left button, and then press the middle button to paste it at the command line. This proves VERY helpful when you have packages names like: "package_name.1.4.2_4.tar.gz"
 
I hope this has helped!
 
Philip.

Philip Pereira

unread,
Nov 23, 2001, 3:24:50 PM11/23/01
to
Claro que podes!
 
Philip
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2001 8:50 AM
Subject: RE: Tips with mouse

Obrigado (Thank you).
 
Can I speek with you in portuguese if I have a future question ?
 
Thanks anyway.
 
hugo
0 new messages