linux: dual mice - multiple mice with multiple mouse pointers?

Question

is it possible to use more then one mouse in Linux so that there's two pointers controlled by two mice?

or

can i get raw data like x,y from a second mouse even if there's no pointer?

Answer 1

You'll need to replace your window manager with one that supports double mice. The only one that does this is an experimental one based off of icewm.

http://multicursor-wm.sourceforge.net/

You'll also need to update your XServer to support multiple mice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-Pointer_X