[KLUG Members] Question On Linux Friendly laptop

[Bruce Smith]

OK, just checking because I read a review of OS/X where the reviewer
said that he missed being able to scroll with his wheel mouse.  The
reviewer was a first time Mac user and was probably misinformed.

My boss has been hinting around about getting me a new laptop here at
work, and I'm debating between an IBM Thinkpad and a PowerBook.  I guess
I can always run Linux on the PowerBook if I need it for some reason.

I'm also considering buying my own Mac-mini as a toy since I've been
wanting to play with OS/X.  I haven't decided if I want to buy one now
or wait until OS/X 10.4 comes out ...

 - BS


> of course!
> 
> Native support for anything USB. Logitech has some nice drivers for Mac 
> OS X that allow some neat customization of the buttons and whatnot... 
> Also, anything Bluetooth will work as well.
> 
> In fact, Apple's new PowerBooks have a neat new scrolling feature on 
> their trackpads. Check out apple.com/powerbook
> 
> I've got both a standard, 1-button Apple wireless (bluetooth)mouse as 
> well as a 3-button USB mouse that I carry with me. I use the wireless 
> mouse 99% of the time, but the 3-button comes in handy for certain 
> tasks.
> 
> -Greg
> 
> On Feb 9, 2005, at 11:56 AM, Bruce Smith wrote:
> 
> >> One thing: you'll need to go out and buy a 3-button mouse.
> >
> > Does MAC OSX support scrolling with a wheel mouse?
> >
> > I think that would really bug me if I lost the wheel usage.
> >
> >  - BS