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All I want is some help on how to make it work - thanks Yves (I'll try
that) - not some arguement about which is best. We might as well start
discussing the virtues of Windows against Linux against Mac's in this forum.
Personally I don't care I've used MS and Logitech, I also use Windows and
Linux, all of which do the job I want them to do.
"Miss Perspicacia Tick" <misstick@lancre.dw> wrote in message
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> Tony Wainwright wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> I am using WinXP Pro and have an MS IntelliMouse Optical with a driver
>> version 4.10.851.0. However just recently the Left Side Button
>> (which is programmed as the Back button in browsers) has stopped
>> working. If I go into the software, I can change the dropdown to
>> program the button to Back and everything works again until I re-boot.
>>
>> Any help appreciated
>> TJ
>
>
> This is going to be the most ironic thing you've ever heard, but I've
> found that MS rodents don't like Windows! I've had no success with getting
> them to work properly. That's why I use Logitech. I have an MX510 - sexy
> blue thing - and it's perfect. I did have an MX700, but it's cordless and
> it didn't do my CTS any good (too heavy - it weighed nearly 200g with the
> batteries, the 510 is only 120g).
>
> The MX 510 is the best mousie I've ever had, and my CTS/RSI symptoms have
> reduced 90% since purchase. It's quite a compact mouse though, so if you
> have extraordinarily long fingers you may find it's uncomfortable.
>
>
> These days MS seem to be paying more attention to style - at the expense
> of functionality. I don't give a damn if my mouse is - or isn't - designed
> by Philippe Starck - I want something functional - and accurate. Read
> reviews - in the MS vs Logitech battle, there is no contest. Logitech win
> by KO - in the first round! What's the damned point of having something
> that looks good, if it doesn't *work*?!
>
> Ditch MS - go Logitech. You'll be very glad you did! I still have a
> Logitech MouseMan (well my father has it now) which was released at the
> same time as the original Intellimouse Explorer - I also had one of
> those - it lasted two months. Replacement lasted less than a month. I gave
> up after that and have used Logitech ever since. Plus I use a Mac on
> occasion, and MS won't acknowledge the Mac OS's existence!
> --
> Facon - the artificial bacon bits you get in Pizza Hut for sprinkling
> on salads.
>
>
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