who builds a better moustrap? (software)

[surrealchereal]

What software is best for mouse function?
Microsoft or Logitech? Any comflicts with either?

[Bsdboy]

I have Logitech mice and don't use a Microsoft so I can't comment on MS. Here is some info on Logitech Mouseware:
http://www.logitech.com/cf/support/1101.cfm http://www.logitech.com/cf/support/wwinfo.cfm

Bsdboy

[big_block_buick]

i love my logitech mouseman wheel..but i read a post by a se_nior member stating logitechs use the most resources..

[surrealchereal]

Supposedly, you won't tell the difference if you stay compatible.
http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif
You mean I have to make up my mind? So far I think the Logitech is getting my vote, but was wondering about you guys. Of course if anyone is like me switching mice, to save the hands, the Logitech (software) seems to be more ambidextrous than the Microsoft.

because I left out software

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[Kuasimodem]

I'm running my Logitech marble mouse (optical track ball, 2-button) on standard MS PS/2 mouse drivers with no problems. I suppose I could put the Logitech drivers in, but I work on the theory "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

[samwichse]

I've discovered that if you're using a PS/2 mouse, there's no real reason you can't pick and choose your driver company even if it doesn't match the mouse at all.

Currently I'm using an Intellimouse Explorer with A4tech mouse driver 7.00.29 which seems to the best and most configurable out there. I can program the extra buttons and wheel just fine, and the wheel works in absloutely anything with a scroll bar on it.

Personally I would highly reccomend downloading it (the one for the 4d mouse, just disable the second wheel option).

EDIT: It's here (http://www.a4tech.com.tw/ftp.html)

EDIT again: After seeing what fingers wrote, I would also mention that the A4tech is 901k http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif.

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[Fingers]

As far as I know, you don't need any software other than the generic Windows mouse driver for any of them... unless you're using more than the left, right, center, and scroll buttons.

The last time I installed IntelliPoint (which was quite some time ago), I believe it was 29MB ... that's ridiculous for a mouse driver, IMO

[daveleau]

Personally, I like the Logitech software the best. The web wheel is a nice option.

Dave

[MiKe85]

I have 3 logitech mice, and 3 microsoft optical mice.

I'd say the software is about even. What charmler said about Microsoft products working best with other Microsoft products is true, i've never had a problem with the software for the Microsoft mice (Suprising isn't it?)

[acid_burn~187]

I personally have a boomslang... but it's not compatable with anything except windows, when the drivers are installed.. it took me a long time to get my mouse working in linux properly.

However, I think my next mouse (once this one dies) is going to be a logitech.

~Paul

[surrealchereal]

Well, one thing I do think is that Logitech is more ergonomically engineered. I also think they make the best cordless mouse and have the best size selection.
While I'm at it their keyboards seem to put much less stress on my finger tips. OK I know I pound the keyboard, left over from the ole clickers in the very early 80, s. But same shape, etc., as Microsoft, but the keys don't hurt my fingertips like the Microsoft does.

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