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From: fargo@pawl.rpi.edu (Ethan M. Young)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Game ports
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Date: 11 Feb 89 22:56:10 GMT
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I have asked this question before, but the only responses I have gotten all
amount to the phrase: "It can't be done."  But I know it can be done.

I own a Zenith-248.  Installed in the Zenith is a Vista Screen Enlargement 
Adapter.  This is a card with takes the output from the standard video card
, enlarges it using hardware, and then outputs it to my monitor.   

In order to control the size of enlarged letters on my screen, the Vista uses
a Logitech mouse.  The problem is that this mouse is completely dedicated to
Vista.  It cannot be used for any other applications.  I need a second mouse,
but do not have the finance (or the slots in my machine) for another mouse.
I do, however, have a joystick.  I have in my possession two programs which
claim to allow one to use one's joystick as a mouse.  In actuality, though, all
these programs let me do is use the joystick to move the hardware cursor.  I
need a program that will allow the joystick to be used such that I have a sec-
ond mouse installed,  (Preferrably a Microsoft Bus mouse)  If someone can pro-
vide me with a program of this nature, or would be willing to write one for me,
I would be willing to pay for it.  If that is not possible, I would dearly ap-
preciate any input on how to read input from the game port (namely a joystick)
and how the Microsoft Bus Mouse Driver interfaces with the hardware adapter.

Send responses through e-mail or on comp.sys.ibm.pc.  I ask that people who
have nothing to say other than "it can't be done" to please not respond as I
am not looking for that kind of response.
   Thank you.

Thank you and happy hunting!   Internet: fargo@pawl.rpi.edu
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