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Microsoft Intellimice and Bluetooth Issues?

Posted by Cliff on from the it-doesn't-like-playing-with-others dept.

An anonymous reader asks: "I just bought a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer for Bluetooth for my Mac OS X 2.2 box. Like typical Mac fashion, it was entirely plug and play, no software required. However, I go to pair the mouse with the adapter in Bluetooth prefs and it asks me for a pairing password! Others on XP SP1 using integrated/third party adapters other than the one provided by Microsoft also report the same pairing password (on a side note, the MS adapter doesn't even pair with most Palms or Cellphones, what kind of standards following is that?). I called MS tech support and they gave me a weak 'It doesn't work on the Mac.' reply. So, has anyone managed to get this mouse to work on OS X, Linux, or XP (SP1 with a third party adapter)? Perhaps a cracked security password?"

2 of 50 comments (clear)

  1. Standard? by Wiwi+Jumbo · · Score: 4, Funny
    From the website:
    Wireless Transceiver Microsoft Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth is supported for use with your Microsoft Bluetooth devices. Because Bluetooth wireless technology follows a standardized specification, you may be able to use other devices with the Microsoft Wireless Transceiver.
    Maybe?
    What kind of standard is that?
    --
    Wiwi
    "I trust in my abilities,
    but I want more then they offer"
  2. In the depths of Redmond... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    MS employee: Ha - if only he knew the password was "12345"

    Bill: Funny - that's the same as my luggage combination