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Re: testing new computer new isp

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From: Ahem A Rivets Shot
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:26
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On 14 Feb 2018 14:41:59 GMT
jmfbahciv <See....@aol.com> wrote:

> Joy Beeson wrote:
> > On 13 Feb 2018 14:39:01 GMT, jmfbahciv <See....@aol.com> wrote:
> >
> >> If I was stuck with a mouse, I
> >> would turn it upsidedown and use it as a track ball.
> >
> > I just tried that.  All I got was a flashing red light on the wall.
> >
> Kewl :-)  I've never used an optical mouse.  Does it work if
> you keep it upright and move the ball with your finger underneath?

	There's no ball in a modern mouse.

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