re: Question about 'How do I get my mouse to work in DOS programs?'
Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 9:07 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Tom Swanson
(5553 messages posted)
Not enviable position. Have you talked to MS? They may have a secret fix. I don't
suppose the accountants are likely to spring for 3 Win98 computers either. If I run
into anything, I'll let you know.
On Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 8:11 pm, Bish wrote:
>I have attempted to install a driver for DOS, but to no avail.
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>With regards to the computer issue of numbers, we have three computers that require
>the running of the CAD. Currently, the major problem, that I am up against, is the
>fact that this is DOS-based. There is a Windows version of the CAD software, but
>I am up against the constraints of the Accountants of the Company as well. The company
>who manufactures the CAD software, Lisec Software, will sell us the Windows version,
>for $11,000. Because we are running two Lisec cutting tables, we *must* use their
>CAD in order to allow the tables to cut the shapes made. Since the Accountants will
>not willingly fork out the $11,000 for the new version at this time, I am forced
>to attempt to make work the version I have. Unfortunately, as can be identified,
>the difficulty is the issue of the middle button in this matter. We have contacted
>Lisec in an effort to find out how to make the middle button work, we had two answers:
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>1. Find an XP driver that will emulate DOS and allow the third button to function.
>2. Upgrade our software for $11,000
>
>As you might be able to tell, the Accountants' response is to make work what we
have...
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