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[Joe Block]

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On Feb 14, 2005, at 10:53 AM, Jon wrote:

> Hi-
>
> See this link about the new two-finger scrolling:
>
> http://www-users.kawo2.rwth-aachen.de/~razzfazz/
>
> The hack's obviously not for the faint hearted, since you have to make 
> a change to /System/Library/Extensions.
>
> And you should make a backup copy of Apple's mouse driver.
>
> I followed the instructions, and it worked as described. Now my 12 
> inch PB from last June has two-finger scrolling.
>
> This is superfluous when your mouse is plugged in, but when you're 
> using the track pad this is a bigger convenience that might be 
> immediately obvious. It means you don't have to move over to the 
> elevator bar, or use two keys to page down, when you're reading a long 
> list. Which makes the whole experience just work better!
>
> But do a back-up first; messing around with System files can really 
> screw up the system.
>
> Also, can anyone guess if this will survive 10.3.9 or will it have to 
> be repeated? (Do the upgrades usually replace the whole Extensions 
> library or just items that change?)

I wrote a StartupItem to load it automatically without having to 
replace the stock Apple kext. Details are on my blog at 
http://digitalhominid.blogspot.com

jpb
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"The computer is incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid. Man is 
unbelievably slow, inaccurate, and brilliant.  The marriage of the two 
is a force beyond calculation."
  - Leo Cherne
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