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templetalker
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Jan 15, 2004, 09:52 PM
 
hello.
I was curious if mac computers are capable of using a joystick as a mouse. Currently on my WinXP platform I use a microsoft joystick as a mouse because of my disability. Please respond with links or constructive feedback. Last time I checked OS X 10.2 did not have this feature and I turned down the idea of buying a mac. Thanks for your time!
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Jan 15, 2004, 11:19 PM
 
Are you sure?

I've seen Mac USB joysticks before that are configurable to be used as mice. I've never owned one though.

EDIT: Here we go.

This Apple page might be of help too.
     
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Jan 16, 2004, 03:05 AM
 
Thank You Eug for the invaluable links and info! That settles it then...look out G5 and ipod! Yahoooooo! 8 D!
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Jan 16, 2004, 08:09 AM
 
Originally posted by templetalker:
That settles it then...look out G5 and ipod! Yahoooooo! 8 D!


Not sure about the iPod though. If you have difficulties with a mouse, it may be even harder to control an iPod. And if you plan on using the iPod only for music for your G5, you may be better off just leaving the music on the G5 and scrapping the iPod altogether.
     
   
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