Nutshell Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I can chop wood or climb mountains, but if I buy the wrong mouse my right handsuffers! I've got a multi-boot setup with a few versions of Windows and Linux. Ihave an extensive background in electronics, so my main desktop is definitely notsomething you can buy online or in a store.A business partner created some diagnostic software when 98SE when at its peak.I can't dump this system because I still use this software at home.The mouse I'm using now is a Kensington #72121.I've cleaned and lubricated the microswitches inside the mouse, but they are notgoing to last forever. The MouseWorks software I'm using runs fine with 98SE.The 72121 is still available from Amazon, but Kensington is no longer manufacturingthis model.It's a 5 button mouse, with the wheel being switch number five. I've always likedKensington mice because several models have a rubberized coating.I'd like to buy a mouse that is still in production. Can you recommend a modelthat has compatible software for most operating systems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I would get a touchpad -- it will never hurt your hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Just about any new mouse will work in all OSes, might need to tinker a bit in Linux but that should be minimal at best, last tim I used Linux was in 08 and all my mice worked out of the box to include all buttons. And yes in some instances a trackpad might be a better option AND you get to use gestures which some people really like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Majesticmerc MVC Posted August 8, 2014 MVC Share Posted August 8, 2014 Just about any new mouse will work in all OSes, might need to tinker a bit in Linux but that should be minimal at best, last tim I used Linux was in 08 and all my mice worked out of the box to include all buttons. And yes in some instances a trackpad might be a better option AND you get to use gestures which some people really like For default usage no mouse would require configuration in Linux. The only issue might be custom mappings. The special drivers from Logitech and Microsoft that unlock all the cool macros and stuff don't have Linux versions. But for everything else, both Windows and Linux would be plug and play :). The biggest problem here is the requirement of Windows 98SE compatibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 For default usage no mouse would require configuration in Linux. The only issue might be custom mappings. The special drivers from Logitech and Microsoft that unlock all the cool macros and stuff don't have Linux versions. But for everything else, both Windows and Linux would be plug and play :). The biggest problem here is the requirement of Windows 98SE compatibility. I chose to ignore the Win 98 bit because there's no sane reason to be using it, hell no one should be realistically using anything older that Vista, I'd say Win 7 minimum, but that's me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutshell Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks guys!Linux is like liquid metal, i.e., mercury. The online and offline communitiessupporting Linux is so vast, anything can be made to function in this operatingsystem.Also, I wish you could see how I use 98SE!I've got batch files that run before Windows starts and scripts in the Startupfolder. You would not recognize the images on the monitor as any operatingsystem. The business I started many years ago had only one systems genius.This guy created stuff that made him rich, but he also authored software thatmade circuit design much quicker. It's dependent on older versions of DOS.That's why I still use 98SE at home. (Sadly, cancer caused his death at avery young age. He never smoked and seemed completely healthy.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted August 10, 2014 Moderator Share Posted August 10, 2014 Cancer takes us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHammer Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I have a Logitech V220 Cordless Mouse For Notebooks (that is the whole mouth-filling name for it); however, despite that "for Notebooks" at the end, it is my mouse of choice for every OS I run - in fact, I'm entering this post from OS X 10.9.4 (second OS in the rota) on my Multiboot Minion. The V220 has had exactly zero issues in any OS - it's also surprisingly popular outside of Windows (I've seen them used with everything except smartphones as far as portable hardware goes - naturally, the only reason it can't be used THERE is that it doesn't support Bluetooth). Specs of the Multiboot Minion: MSI Z97 PC Mate (replaced ASUS P5G41-M LX2/GB) 8 GB DDR3-1333 (2x4 GB) (replaced 4 GB DDR2-800/2x2 GB) Intel Pentium G3258 (replaced Intel Q6600) EVGA nVidia GTX550Ti (carryover - will eventually be replaced by EVGA GTX750Ti SC) 1 TB WD EADS SATA HDD (Windows 8.1 update 1) (carryover) 80 GB WDAC800JB SATA HDD (OS X 10.9.4) (carryover) Sound Blaster Recon3D Fata1ity Professional (carryover) Windows Server 2012R2 has been mooted (for now) - the G3258 supports SLAT, which means that Hyper-V on Windows is a reality. After I upgrade the GPU, the remaining targets for upgrades will be adding a boot SSD (for Windows at least) and platter-drive upgrades (all OSes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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