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Tip

If you have a scroll mouse, select the MS Intellimouse entry (with your proper mouse port) as the

compatible mouse type.

Figure 3 9. Mouse Configuration

If you have a PS/2, USB, or Bus mouse, you do not need to pick a port and device. If you have a serial

mouse, you should choose the correct port and device that your serial mouse is on.

The Emulate 3 buttons checkbox allows you to use a two button mouse as if it had three buttons. In

general, the graphical interface (the X Window System) is easier to use with a three button mouse. If

you select this checkbox, you can emulate a third, "middle" button by pressing both mouse buttons

simultaneously.

Tip

To change your mouse configuration after you have completed the installation, use the Mouse Con 

figuration Tool.

Type the redhat config mouse command in a shell prompt to launch the Mouse Configuration

Tool. If you are not root, it will prompt you for the root password to continue.

To configure your mouse to work as a left handed mouse, reset the order of the mouse buttons. To

do this, after you have booted the system, type gpm  B 321 at the shell prompt.

3.15. Installation Type

Choose the type of installation you would like to perform (see Figure 3 10). Red Hat Linux allows

you to choose the installation type that best fits your needs. Your options are Personal Desktop,

Workstation, Server, Custom, and Upgrade.