I've had a similar problem and I think the problem has more to do with the mouse and/or the kvm. I typically see the problem when I either traverse a system on the kvm that isn't in graphical mode or a port on the kvm that doesn't have a system attached. Generally, I can get the mouse back under Linux by switching to a different virtual console (CTRL-ALT-Fn where n is not 1 or 7) and restarting gpm from the command line. Sometime I have to unplug and then plug the mouse back into the kvm before restarting gpm. This problem was absent when I was using a non-optical mouse. It only showed up as I have replaced my mice with optical versions. dave -- When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things bought and sold are the legislators. -- P.J. O'Rourke
