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The Multi-Pointer X server

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the pointy-pointy dept.

worufu writes "Some weeks after releasing the MPX (Multi-Pointer X Server), the Linux world slowly seems to draw attention to the project which opens up the limits of simultaneous input devices of the current X server. The future possibities are unlimited and I cannot wait to see some nice applications supporting the advantages of multiple input devices.
From the project description: 'The Multi-Pointer X Server is an enhanced X server to support multiple mice. It provides users with one cursor per device. Each cursor can operate independently. A multicursor windowing system allows two-handed interaction with legacy applications, but also the creation of innovative applications and user interfaces.'"

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  1. Multi-Mouse by Nation+XII · · Score: 5, Funny

    FINALLY! I can play multi-player xPong at work and never again have to argue who gets the mouse!

  2. Reminds me of Anakin by cerberusss · · Score: 4, Funny

    Using two mice reminds me of Anakin Skywalker, with his two lightsabers. And I don't need to remind ANYONE here what happened to HIM.

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    1. Re:Reminds me of Anakin by BlueBlade · · Score: 2, Funny

      You mean he went on to be the second most powerful person in the universe for 30 years? Call me evil, but... where do I sign up?

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  3. Ah, memories by Yeti.SSM · · Score: 2, Funny

    This reminds me of "mice fight" we used to do sometimes with my friend.
    We plugged PS/2 and a serial mouse into one Windows 95 or 98 box and then moved both the mice simultaneously. Great fun, you bet! Duh...

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  4. Re:Good... by multipartmixed · · Score: 3, Funny

    Did you really mean BETWEEN slashdotters, or *amongst* slashdotters?

    Definately a different connotation.

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  5. It has to be said... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    My octopus has been after me for this feature for years.

  6. Re:Oh yeah? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Actually multi-player xpong sounds a lot better than 6 people dragging shit around on a table.

    That's just my take.