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From: smithc@thor.acc.stolaf.edu (Christopher Smith)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.next
Subject: Losing the Mouse Pointer on the NeXT
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Date: 8 Apr 91 23:51:58 GMT
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We have NeXT computers (the Cubes) here at St. Olaf, and, compared to
our other terminals, they're a godsend.  However, because of a visual
disability I have, I keep coming up against a big nuisance:  I keep
losing track of the mouse pointer, ie. I can't see it on the screen,
especially in its I-beam form.

This might be a hopeless search, but are there any programs available
for the NeXT in which either the cursor size can be changed or a key
can be pressed and a flashing circle with about a 1" radius or so
appears around the cursor for a second or so (a feature I have on my
Macintosh w/2-page monitor at work)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Please respond via email if
you have anything to offer.


Christopher Smith
St. Olaf College, Northfield MN
Internet:  smithc@stolaf.edu