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Vertical Ergonomic Devices for Linux?

Posted by Cliff on from the saving-your-wrists dept.

NonNullSet asks: "I am having trouble finding a truly programmable mouse for Linux. I'm a longtime (read older) computer user and have to use an ergonomic mouse (http://www.evoluent.biz) to work on Windows. I would like to find something similar (vertical shape, if possible, programmable buttons) for Linux, but haven't had any luck. Have any Slashdot readers been successful at finding/using programmable ergonomic hardware on Linux? Vertical shape plus click and hold would be excellent!"

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  1. Well... by Vaevictis666 · · Score: 4, Informative

    If the vertical mouse is USB, why wouldn't linux be able to pick it up as a four-button HID? As far as the machine is concerned all it should need to know is that it's got a pointer and some buttons...

  2. XFree86 Pointer Button (and Keyboard) Re-mapping by infernalC · · Score: 4, Informative

    Here is the xmodmap documentation you are looking for.