USB Logitech Cordless Freedom Optical (mouse and keyboard)

HeadHolio · Guru Joined: 10 Aug 2002 Posts: 445

Just curious as to whether anyone has gotten the cordless keyboard and mouse to work using the usb connector for both the keyboard and mouse. The instructions for usb keyboards and mice look easy enough, but I think it's different for this combo because both the keyboard and the mouse use the same usb connector. Anyways, I spent about two hours trying with no luck.

Also, does it really matter if I use USB as opposed to PS/2? Does the mouse really move more smoothly with USB? That's the only reason I want to try this. I was hoping to improve my FPS gameplay (although the mouse is already pretty damn smooth with PS/2).

krt · Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2003 1:34 am Post subject:

PS/2 has supremely limited bandwidth compared to USB. I you want a faster response from your mouse, go for USB. As for plugging both devices into the same USB port, that shouldnt be a problem - you should see them show up as seperate devices in your kernel's output, as the keyboard will act like a USB Hub.
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DNH · n00b Joined: 16 Apr 2002 Posts: 60 Location: Ann Arbor, MI

I just got a Logitech Wireless Navigator Duo and it works great! I had problems with PS/2 because it seemed to lock my system up when the mouse and keyboard suspended. I was also having problems with USB, but it was fixed by building the full HID support and HID input layer support into the kernel rather than just keyboard and mouse support. Other than that though, it works very well and I even have the extra keys on top working with hotkeys. Check out this post for what you'll need to do: https://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic.php?t=79
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HeadHolio · Guru Joined: 10 Aug 2002 Posts: 445

Thanx for the info. I followed your guide and everything now works. One thing I forgot (which makes me feel like an idiot) was to enable USB support in my BIOS. Oh well, all is good now.