cordless mouse & keyboard

[null]

I use a Logitech "Cordless Elite Duo" mouse & keyboard on my win2k box, and I was wondering how cordless mice & keyboards work under the latest linux distros.

 

I'm not really crazy about the logitech kb - it has tons of buttons I have no use for. I just like to use a keyboard to type stuff, and it seems like the few times I need a function key, the keyboard function keys don't work - the F-lock may have been pressed or something...

 

But, besides all that, I have gotten used to laying back in my chair with my feet up on the desk and my kb in my lap. Under windoze, I had to install the logitech software, so I was wondering if cordless mice and/or keyboards "just work" under linux without any hassles?

 

I searched the board but didn't find anything about it.

 

PS: I may end up getting a corded kb & mouse, PS2 or usb, but I'm still curious about cordless ones.

Edited May 2, 2004 by null

[tyme]

PS/2 should work flawlessly. USB you -might- have to work with a little, but i highly doubt it.

[liquidzoo]

I have the Cordless Access Duo from Logitech and I have no problems at all. I use it with the usb connection and it works great.

[plati]

with MDK its easy, just plug it in!

 

No configuration required unless you want to use internet keys etc.

[Guest adpsimpson]

To get special buttons on either a keyboard or mouse working under Linux, check out http://zodiak.f2o.org/extra.php?id_extra=2 for a clear tutorial.

[Guest adpsimpson]

Sorry, step 4 in the tutorial is normally unnecessary - simply use KControl>accessibility>keyboard shortcuts>command shortcuts to make the new key, say F24, do what you want.

[Gowator]

I got 2 logitechs one USB and one PS/2 both work fine with NO messing at all :D

[durvish]

I'm using the Cordless MX Duo and everything is working great!

[RanchNachos]

I also have a Logitech Wireless Keyboard.. using MDK, and it works great. Just plug the reciever end into the USB.. and it works.

[Guest Bryan]

I am using a Logitech usb receiver wireless kb with Mandrake 9.2 and there is often a considerable lag time when typing. This occurs in Email and word processors.

[alloneword]

A couple of people here are using a wireless logitech mouse and/or keyboard. Are these the bluetooth ones??

Like here:

http://tinyurl.com/5swwc

 

Cheers.

[adamw]

for ones that end up plugging into a USB or PS/2, there should be no problems (or none more than with an equivalent wired device). The operating system sees the plug in the USB or PS/2 port, it couldn't give a damn if the connection from the plug to the actual hardware is achieved by a wire, a radio or a complicated system of homing pigeons, all it cares about is the electrical signal coming in through the port. Bluetooth is more of a hassle.