Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> __/ [ Mark Kent ] on Friday 14 July 2006 22:13 \__
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>> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
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>>>| 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.
>>> `----
>>>
>>> http://wearables.unisa.edu.au/mpx/
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>> Mmm, I like! I can imagine some new gaming methods using this technique
>> - not sure what yet, but we'll see... Afairc, Legacy Doom had support
>> for two mice, so that in split-screen mode, each player could have a
>> mouse each, although they had to share the keyboard. Different key
>> mappings, naturally!
>
> I believe/d that X can already handle multiple mice (mouses),
Yes, it can. It is easy to add several input devices.
The problem starts when you want to have independant mouse cursors
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