GPM (software)

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GPM
Developed by	Nico Schottelius
Latest release	1.20.1 / December 24, 2002
Preview release	1.99.5 / April 1, 2008
Written in	C
OS	Linux
Genre	Mouse
License	GNU General Public License
Website	http://linux.schottelius.org/gpm/

GPM which means "general purpose mouse" provides mouse support in Linux virtual consoles. It is included in most Linux distributions.

ncurses supports GPM; many applications use ncurses mouse-support. Other applications that work with GPM include Midnight Commander and JED.

[edit] Sources

• Linux in a Nutshell, 5th edition, O'Reilly Media. ISBN 0-596-00930-5. 

[edit] External links

• Official website
• GPM on freshmeat
• gpm(8) – Linux man page