3 XFree86 implementation

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The XFree86 implementation contains 2 parts : the server part and two clients (xsetpointer and xsetmode).

3.1 Server side

The server supports the following extended devices :

To enable an extended device, you must add en entry in the XF86Config file. Consult to the XF86Config man pages to see the details.

3.2 Clients

xsetpointer is used to change the device controlling the core pointer and to list available extended devices.

xsetmode is used to change the mode (absolute or relative) of an extended device. The device has to support relative and absolute modes and the device must not control the core pointer.

Consult the man pages for details.

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