GPM (software)

GPM
Original authorAlessandro Rubini
DeveloperNico Schottelius
Stable release
1.20.7 / October 26, 2012
Preview release
1.99.7 / July 24, 2008
Written inC
Operating systemLinux
TypeMouse
LicenseGNU General Public License
Websitewww.nico.schottelius.org/software/gpm/ Edit this on Wikidata
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GPM ("General Purpose Mouse") software provides support for mouse devices 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, Emacs, and JED.

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