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"Red is Dead" Optical Mice LED Change
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HOWTO for changing that red LED on your fancy-pants new optical mouse to blue - or, I suppose any other color. I think I'm fine with what I've got - although, the glass tops on tables does make using optical mice a pain there.
First, this is a stupid mod since you can't really see the LED. Second, why is this on slashdot? If I wanted stupid mods I'd read about them on stupid mod websites. And third, does anyone proof the stories before posting them? The blurb doesn't make any sense.
Zambozay! My brain must've been eatin' a sandwich!
Red light has the shortest wavelength possible, which is why it is used for mice. A small movement will then correspond to a large number of wavelengths, making tracking the mouse's position easier. If you switch to blue, the longest possible wavelength, your mouse will be essentially useless.
If you read this dog, reply to it. If there is no reply I will be forced to assume that you are admitting to be a homosexual and will publicize this fact while stealing your backpack in Econ.
and quit whining about your glass tabletops.
Do not meddle in the affairs of sysadmins, for they are subtle, and quick to anger.
That is a sooo very typical White Trash solution. Good god, howtacky can you be? Hope you were just kiddin, otherwise I pity you and the trailer park from where you hail.
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