On Thursday 07 July 2016 13:06:48 Gene Heskett wrote: > On Thursday 07 July 2016 04:58:45 Lisi Reisz wrote: > > On Thursday 07 July 2016 04:46:45 Gene Heskett wrote: > > > On Wednesday 06 July 2016 18:19:05 Gene Heskett wrote: > > > > On Wednesday 06 July 2016 18:13:03 Lisi Reisz wrote: > > > > > On Wednesday 06 July 2016 23:04:18 Gene Heskett wrote: > > > > > > On Wednesday 06 July 2016 16:21:34 Lisi Reisz wrote: > > > > > > > On Wednesday 06 July 2016 17:26:24 Gene Heskett wrote: > > > > > > > > Greetings all; > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have tde R14.0.#up-to-date installed on the computer > > > > > > > > running one of my milling machines, and there are > > > > > > > > occasions when I pick up the mouse to use it about 4 feet > > > > > > > > away. Thats getting close to its range limit as both the > > > > > > > > keyboard and mouse are RF. (bluetooth?) So I set it for > > > > > > > > the biggest mouse pointer in order to see it better from > > > > > > > > that distance. But while the std sized pointer seems > > > > > > > > opaque, the larger one is quite translucent which reduces > > > > > > > > its visual contrast. Is this fixable to be fully opaque > > > > > > > > someplace? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Use an opaque mouse cursor theme??? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Lisi > > > > > > > > > > > > And where can I find one of those critters, my dear lady? > > > > > > Humm, maybe in the repo's, I found two kits that weren't even > > > > > > installed, one was labeled as being an opaque kit for right > > > > > > handed rodents. And updated 30 some tde packages on both this > > > > > > machine, and the dell running the mill. I just did that 2 > > > > > > hours ago. So we'll see when I get to that machine and do a > > > > > > logout, login. > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks for the nudge in the ribs, I thought it was all > > > > > > installed. Duh.. > > > > > > > > > > When you find a nice one, let me know what it is. Slávek > > > > > pointed me at some great ones when I was using 3.5.13.2, but the > > > > > large ones don't seem to work in 14. I have found something > > > > > that does, but I am open to suggestions!! > > > > > > > > > > Lisi > > > > > > > > I'll do some checking, and should be able to repost sometime this > > > > evening my time, which is ATM EDT. UCT-5 or something like that. A > > > > few past 18:00 or 6PM locally. > > > > > > Ok Lisi, after installing those files, > > > > *those* files? Sorry, Gene, you've lost me. Have I perhaps lost a > > post in the thread? > > I originally searched, using synaptic-pkexec, for "mouse pointer" which > narrows things to about 20 selections, but see below for a better search > string. > > > > and a logout/login, I had some new > > > selections in the mouse menu. Choosing the big red one without the > > > bold border, regular thin one fits my aging eyeballs nicely. But to > > > put it into use requires yet another logout/login. > > > > \o/ \o/ That sounds terrific. > > > > > So yes, I believe it has alleviated some of my problem, but I > > > suspect I can still see better than you from some of the comments > > > you have made, > > > > Yes, I suspect so too - you are still doing precision milling. And > > long may it continue. > > > > > but I hope it does help. Let us know plz. > > > > Will do - but which files,please??? > > > > Lisi > > Do a search for "comixcursors" (I use synaptic-pkexec), and if > ambidextrous, install all 5 pkgs. logout & back in, then in the trinity > menu's find the mouse, select it, then 2nd tab over is image selection > IIRC. Pick your poison, quit, log out/in again, done. > > I hope it helps you too. Thanks, Gene. Yes, I installed these some time ago when Slávek recommended them. I could see them fine, especially the large red, so I forgave them for being a little un-pretty (to coin a word). Sadly, the large ones seem to have disappeared. However, it is obviously Jessie that is to blame, not (TDE)14, so I shall have to take it up on the Debian list - when my wireless problem has been finally put to bed. Lisi