Two mice on the same screen

[shantanu_nalawade]

Hey guys ,

I'm working on a project for which I've to get my application to display two cursors on the screen.

Please guide me as to what functions I am suppose to use and which Library.

As I'm working on Ubuntu and have to code it in C some examples would really be helpful.

Thank you.

[GNU-Fan]

I know there is an extension of the xlib protocol.
It's called multipointer, or short "MPX".

YouTube - MPX demo video

[shantanu_nalawade]

Hey I went through the video.

I want to do something similar.

Can u guide me more so that it would more clear to me as to which exact path I should follow.

Thank you.

[GNU-Fan]

MPX is a rather new extension, it was added to the mainstream XOrg server just a few months ago. Therefore, I think you basically have two options:

1. Change to a distribution which has a very up-to-date versions of the X Window System.

2. Patch your current X server (non-trivial).

Either way, you should go to the homepage of the author and ask for guidiance. After all, Peter should know best how to use his product.
MPX: The Multi-Pointer X Server

[shantanu_nalawade]

I'm not aware of the actual in and outs of the X window System.

I've start from studying it.

So can you help with that.

Like some material or something.

It would be really great.

Hey and thanks alot.

[shantanu_nalawade]

[QUOTE=shantanu_nalawade;623443]I'm not aware of the actual in and outs of the X window System.

I've start from studying it.

So can you help with that.

Like some material or something.

It would be really great.

Hey and thanks alot.

[GNU-Fan]

I learned XLib programming with these two books:

Xlib Programming Manual (O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.): Table of Contents
Internet Archive: Details: Xlib Reference Manual for Version 11 Vol. 2