> > Its a yes/no item now not a module
>
> Why? I only just managed to make it a module on all the machines I
> compile kernels for, so that they don't have to be rebooted just to plug
> a mouse in.
Simplification. The PS/2 mouse uses the keyboard controller, and having
two drivers (one of which may be a module) which access the same hardware
is asking for trouble.
The "proper" solution is to make the keyboard+(optionally)PS/2 driver
modular :)
Matthew.
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