Logitech MX700 Linux/Xfree Setup

09/16/2004 - Check out This Page for a more in depth explanation and help.
Update : If your Mozilla/Firebird was compiled with gtk2 which made
your thumb buttons not work you will need to change the line :
$BINARY -k -p -b "67" to $BINARY -k -p -b "67" -f

This quick reference should be fine for setup on all linux distro's as it is not distro dependant. Just for grins I am doing this on Gentoo.
Also, this should work perfectly on the mx500 also. I have not tested it 'cause I don't have one, but from what I hear, they are the same mouse.
I am running Xfree 4.3.0.

compile imwheel and install
add the following lines to the top of your ~/.xinitrc :
/usr/X11R6/bin/xmodmap -e "pointer = 1 2 3 6 7 4 5"
BINARY=$(which imwheel)
$BINARY -k -p -b "67"

Edit your /etc/X11/XF86Config file (perhaps your path might be different). edit/add the following :

Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier  "Mouse0"
    Driver      "mouse"
    Option      "Protocol" "ExplorerPS/2"
    Option      "Device" "/dev/input/mice"  # Your path to your USB mouse device may be different.
    Option      "ZAxisMapping"  "6 7"
    Option      "Buttons" "7"
EndSection

Lastly, you need to modify your ~/.imwheelrc file to your liking. You can view mine here as a reference, but it should work fine.

All buttons should work except the 'Program' chooser button. If anyone has a neat use or way to make it work email me.

Any other questions or comments email me "raven [at] netpimpz [dot] com"

Last update: Mon Aug 04 10:01:51 CDT 2003