__/ [ 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.
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>> 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), but the way
they interact with the screen/s is more complex because assigning devices is
such ways leads to ambiguity. It was primarily addressed at the need for a
kiosk setup, wasn't it...?
Best wishes,
Roy
PS - Have you received my E-mail from last night?
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