----- Original Message ---- > From: Michael Klinosky <mpk2 at 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.