Re: Mouse using graphics programs?

[Roger Johnstone <rojaws@es.co.nz>]

In <3F00C677.2010403@telus.dotnet> Wayne Stewart  wrote:

> Bill Garber wrote:
>> 
>> Slightly off the subject, and FWIW, the IIe and the M0100 mouses
>> do not work on the IIc. I've seen many auctions for them claiming
>> that they do, but I have run several tests on different programs
>> just now and at times it seems as though they will work, but once
>> you open a window/file and attempt to move the IIe or M0100 to
>> it, all it does is float in a vertical trajectory. I thought any 
>> newbies with IIc's and IIc+'s would like this info.  Bill @ 
>> GarberStreet Enterprises };-) Web Site - http://garberstreet.netfirms.
>> com Email - willy46pa@comcast.net
> 
> That's not exactly correct becase of the way Apple labels it's mice.
> A few years ago I had reason to take apart a large number of 9 pin
> mice. I believe I found 5 different designs of mice with the M0100
> part number. Also each of those designs was also found with two or
> more different part numbers. I'm guessing that all the designs of
> mice had the same part # and when they overhauled their inventory
> system, they just started using a different part number.
> 
> Wayne

As usual, I came across something interesting while looking for 
something quite unrelated. There's an article on Apple's support site 
which mentions the problem with Mac mice on a IIc:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=7522

The article follows:

  Apple IIc: Use Mouse Designed for Macintosh

  TOPIC 

  I have a question concerning the "platinum" Apple IIc and a mouse.
  When I'm using the mouse, the cursor starts at the top-left corner
  and moves straight down to the bottom-left corner of the screen. Why?
 
  DISCUSSION 

  You have come across an incompatibility in mouse timing. The mouse
  sold for the Apple IIc works properly, and mice received from service
  work properly. However, mice that came from Macintosh Plus systems
  sometimes work and sometimes not, depending on the manufacturer. 
 
  To assure proper operation, make sure you use a mouse that was
  designed for use with the IIc.

-- 
Roger Johnstone, Invercargill, New Zealand

Apple II - FutureCop:LAPD - iMac Game Wizard
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