Re: Old IBM mouse on //e?

[Simon Williams <DON'Temail@luddite.ca>]

On 27 Nov 2002 15:08:02 GMT et472@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Michael Black) wrote:

> 
> Simon Williams (DON'Temail@luddite.ca) writes:
> > I keep seeing non-Apple mice at thrift stores that seem to have the
> > same 9 pin connector as the AppleMice... I know that the extra button(s)
> > won't work no matter what, but can the mice function at all on a //e or
> > //c???
> > 
> > Additionally, why didn't I just spend the $1.75 that would have answered
> > my question already???

> I suspect you didn't just spend the money because if you were concerned that
> you'd do damage if you just plugged it in without checking.

That would be the best reason, though the truth is I was just being
cheap ;-)
> 
..
> 
> One time after getting my Mac Plus...

Funny you guys are bringing up the Mac Plus... you see I just picked one
up which is why I now have a mouse shortage. Thought it might be helpful
in bridging the iMac to Apple 2 gap, but it looks like it'll just
complicate matters.... ah well.

I am going to try butchering some IBM mice, though... since I have a ton
of //e mouse cards with no mice... thanks for the info.

SW