E. Liddell composed on 2015-12-05 07:09 (UTC-0500): > On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 05:46:38 -0500 Felix Miata wrote: > >> Fresh Jessie installation about a week ago, Trinity added tonight. Using >> startx rather than any DM. Mouse can be used to select and click, but no way >> to tell where pointer is until it hovers something that changes on hover. >> Same problem in IceWM. Booting openSUSE Leap instead, pointer works normally >> in IceWM. Both evdev and mouse input drivers are installed. Google can't find >> anything helpful except WRT *buntu, rsyslog, arm or raspberry pi. Anyone here >> had this happen and/or know a fix? > The glaringly obvious: Have you checked the Control Center to be sure Didn't try control center's mouse section, as too hard to navigate without mouse cursor. Also, I started tdm, and there was no cursor in it either, pointing to a more fundamental problem. > you're using a mouse cursor theme that exists on the system? I compared the OP machine to a slightly newer machine's Jessie. The process suggested suggested adding hicolor or adwaita icon themes might make a difference, but it didn't. > Does it work in other DEs? Other than the one I mentioned in OP that also does not work, no other are installed. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/