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Mouse Problem by J.J on 06-19-2005 at 08:04 AM
Hey guys, i'm currently trying to get a new mouse to work on a new laptop.
Its a Apple Powerbook G4 and i've inserted the mouse into the USB connection but the computer isn't recognising it
Does anyone know how i can solve these problems?
Help is much appreciated
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by Mnjul on 06-19-2005 at 08:13 AM
I don't think you can directly run PC .exe files in Mac OS, can you? 
You should get the executables for Mac, if I've got it right, .bin files. 
As for the mouse problem, which mouse are you trying to plug in, and does it come with a Mac driver?
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by J.J on 06-19-2005 at 08:25 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Mnjul
As for the mouse problem, which mouse are you trying to plug in, and does it come with a Mac driver?
It's a super mini optical mouse, and no i dont think it comes with a mac driver
quote:
Originally posted by Mnjul
I don't think you can directly run PC .exe files in Mac OS, can you?
Yeh just realised
quote:
Originally posted by Mnjul
You should get the executables for Mac, if I've got it right, .bin files.
What does that do? sorry but im n00bish when it comes to mac :\
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by Vilkku on 06-19-2005 at 08:26 AM
Is it a mouse or something wierd with only one button?
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by Nathan on 06-19-2005 at 08:27 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Third Dimension
quote:
Originally posted by Mnjul
As for the mouse problem, which mouse are you trying to plug in, and does it come with a Mac driver?
It's a super mini optical mouse, and no i dont think it comes with a mac driver
quote:
Originally posted by Mnjul
I don't think you can directly run PC .exe files in Mac OS, can you?
Yeh just realised
quote:
Originally posted by Mnjul
You should get the executables for Mac, if I've got it right, .bin files.
What does that do? sorry but im n00bish when it comes to mac :\
So why did you get one
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by J.J on 06-19-2005 at 08:38 AM
quote:
Originally posted by msg_plus_freak
So why did you get one
Uhh, its not my computer, im doing this for someone else :\
btw, how is that post contributing to this thread
quote:
Originally posted by Vilkku
Is it a mouse or something wierd with only one button?
Its a small laser mouse
btw, i downloaded msn messenger for mac, but when i tryed to install it said i needed a higher version of mac, so can't i get msn messenger for Mac OS X?
Also, i wanna know if i can get avast anti-virus for Mac OS X also?
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by Vilkku on 06-19-2005 at 08:42 AM
My point is that (afaik) a pc mouse doesn't work with a mac.
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by squall_leonhart69r on 06-19-2005 at 08:53 AM
yes it does
my old school uses Logitech optical mice for the Emacs and Imacs
and you can emulate .exe files on macs
http://www.emulator-zone.com/ <<go here
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by surfichris on 06-19-2005 at 10:19 AM
quote:USB. Universal Serial Bus.
Originally posted by Vilkku
My point is that (afaik) a pc mouse doesn't work with a mac.
quote:What the hell? That isn't going to install the drives for the mouse.
Originally posted by squall_leonhart69r
and you can emulate .exe files on macs
TD, http://www.usboverdrive.com/
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by squall_leonhart69r on 06-19-2005 at 10:24 AM
theres no need
Mac has built in HID drivers
pretty strange that they aren't activatin though
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by surfichris on 06-19-2005 at 10:26 AM
Yes, and you're telling me all of the USB mice these days work on every OS because of their built in drivers? You've got to be kidding me.
The Overdrive drivers provide a lot better compatibility too.
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by Mnjul on 06-19-2005 at 10:30 AM
quote:What exactly is the version of your Mac OS?
Originally posted by Third Dimension
btw, i downloaded msn messenger for mac, but when i tryed to install it said i needed a higher version of mac, so can't i get msn messenger for Mac OS X?
quote:Norton AV has a Mac version, perhaps you'd be interested
Originally posted by Third Dimension
Also, i wanna know if i can get avast anti-virus for Mac OS X also?
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by squall_leonhart69r on 06-19-2005 at 02:17 PM
no im saying apples work with all mice coz they have generic built in drivers, and considering i've worked with enough apple machines with different mice to know this then
RE: Mouse Problem and opening .exe problem by J.J on 06-19-2005 at 09:54 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Chris Boulton
TD, http://www.usboverdrive.com/
Thanks Surfi, i'll get my dad to try it
quote:
Originally posted by Mnjul
What exactly is the version of your Mac OS?
i was able to get it to work quote:
Originally posted by Mnjul
Norton AV has a Mac version, perhaps you'd be interested
I'm more a fan of avast though
I had a look on their site for a mac version of anti virus but i couldnt find one, all i found was a skin to make it look like mac