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From: Michael Klinosky mpk2@enter.net
The X wiki suggested that I try adding this to /etc/X11/xorg.conf: Section "ServerFlags" Option "AllowMouseOpenFail" "1" EndSection
Using "cat xorg.conf", I see Section "InputDevice" , which refers to the Synaptics module.
Being new-ish to linux, I can't figure out the text-based editor (vi) to modify the file. I have "System Rescue CD" and "Ultimate Boot CD", but (apparently) they don't mount the installed system.
vi is not too difficult. from the commandline prompt, type ; vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf
then press the small letter "i" to allow u to insert text. use the arrow keys to navigate to an empty line and add the text u need.
then press ESC. next type;
:wq and hit enter.
from the commandline use cat to see if the changes u made hv been recorded and then try to reboot.