geobeck

I've been having problems with arm stiffness recently, and I need a recommendation for a good Linux-compatible mouse that I can operate with either hand. I prefer a trackball or touchpad to a conventional mouse because of restricted desk space. I've tried a Logitech Marble Mouse, which is great for basic mouse operations, but cannot scroll in Linux, and a Cirque Smart Cat touch pad, which is the best Windows solution I've found, but also unable to perform more than basic mouse functions in Linux. To summarize, I need a non-conventional mouse that is not ergonomically shaped to fit your right hand, and is capable of advanced scrolling, zooming, etc. in Linux. (Specifically Mandrake 9.1) Thanks in advance for any recommendations anyone might have.

Thanks. That will narrow down my search quite a bit!

Sounds good. I'lve decided to keep the Logitech Marble Mouse. It's about the only ambidexterous mouse alternative I've been able to find (except for a couple of touch pads available over the Net, but I like to buy locally if I can). I'll try and locate my mouse config files, crack them open, and see what i can figure out.