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Moused, the Glossary

Index Moused

moused is a mouse daemon on FreeBSD systems that works with the console driver to support mouse operations in the text console and user programs.[1]

Table of Contents

  1. 8 relations: Daemon (computing), FreeBSD, GPM (software), Man page, Process (computing), PS/2 port, System console, X Window System.

  2. FreeBSD

Daemon (computing)

In multitasking computer operating systems, a daemon is a computer program that runs as a background process, rather than being under the direct control of an interactive user.

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FreeBSD

FreeBSD is a free and open-source Unix-like operating system descended from the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD).

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GPM (software)

GPM ("General Purpose Mouse") software provides support for mouse devices in Linux virtual consoles.

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Man page

A man page (short for manual page) is a form of software documentation usually found on a Unix or Unix-like operating system.

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Process (computing)

In computing, a process is the instance of a computer program that is being executed by one or many threads.

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PS/2 port

The PS/2 port is a 6-pin mini-DIN connector used for connecting keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system.

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System console

One meaning of system console, computer console, root console, operator's console, or simply console is the text entry and display device for system administration messages, particularly those from the BIOS or boot loader, the kernel, from the init system and from the system logger.

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X Window System

The X Window System (X11, or simply X) is a windowing system for bitmap displays, common on Unix-like operating systems.

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See also

FreeBSD

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moused