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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Software Compatibility
MonitorMouse for OS/2 is compatible with OS/2 versions 1.3 through 3.x
(Warp).
Coordinates vs. Mickeys
MonitorMouse will work with all Presentation Manager and WIN-OS/2 mouse-
driven applications. All OS/2 Full Screen and DOS applications that ask the
mouse driver for coordinates (absolute position) rather than mickeys (relative
motion) will also work.
If your OS/2 Full Screen or DOS application is mickey-based, find out from the
developer if it can also operate in an absolute mode. Sometimes a set-up
parameter or flag can be used, or a different input device specified during
installation, which also emulates the mouse.
Relative motion cannot be emulated with absolute pointing devices because the
position of the cursor or highlighting in mickey-based applications is unknown to
the pointing device driver. The driver is not able to determine the distance from a
touch to the cursor. Knowing this distance is critical for simulating that motion
with mickeys. Other complicating factors include unknown mickey-to-pixel ratios
and acceleration or ballistic algorithms used by the application.
Video Compatibility
The video function of the display and the Elo touchscreen installed on the display
are entirely separate systems. Therefore, the touchscreen is compatible with all
video cards and modes. Problems with the display should be treated as display
problems, not touchscreen problems.
Differences from Previous Versions
MonitorMouse for OS/2 version 2.1 replaces version 2.0 on systems with OS/2
1.3 or later. MonitorMouse for OS/2 version 2.1 cannot be used on OS/2 1.1 or
1.2 systems.
Touchscreen performance with MonitorMouse for OS/2 version 2.1 has been
enhanced over version 2.0 when using an IntelliTouch controller with firmware
revision 2.2 or later, or an AccuTouch or IntelliTouch SmartSet
™
controller
(E271-22xx or E281-23xx).
