One way to get some pointer functionality under the Z50 is to use xmodmap to enable
num-lock mouse pointer functionality and then to remap the numlock keys to to the function
(A1-A12 on the Z50) at the top of the screen.   It's an imperfect solution, I'm sure
everyone with a Z50 would prefer the mouse pointer, but it works.   That said, the only X
app I really have is ethereal.  All of the other really useful network apps are console
based.
   All in all I've been extremely happy and impressed with NetBSD on my Z50; I actually
use it for work and play on a regular basis.  Everyone how's put work into this has done a
fantastic job.

-Jed

Tak Pui Lou wrote:

> I am running the media player from CE for other NEC based hpc. I download it from M$
> website. And, it works but very slow. I want to use my Z50 as a network tool at work
> too but the pointer isn't working. I run some X-applications and a mouse pointer is
> very important for me. It also seems to me that everyone who has a Z50 would think a
> pointer is very important.
>
> Don't you agree?
>
> ---
> Lou
>
> JS wrote:
>
> > Did you have to do anything special to get the sound device on the Z50 working?  I
> > played around with getting mpg123 working, but I could not find a /dev/??? sound
> > device.  I use the z50 predominately as a network tool at work and a chess/go
> > console while commuting, so sound wasn't too high of a priority.  Still, it would be
> > nice have.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > -Jed
> >
> > Tak Pui Lou wrote:
> >
> > > Just repeating a boring question, does Xhpc support trackpoint? I am still using
> > >
> > > my z50 for mp3 only because I don't wanna use Xhpc without pointer device.
> > >
> > > Todd Whitesel wrote:
> > >
> > > > ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/arch/hpcmips/snapshot/20010324-1.5.1_ALPHA
> > > >
> > > > I just built this on my "understudy" workpad z50. It includes the Socket LP-E
> > > > PC Card patch, which I've just learned has been pulled up (thanks Havard!).
> > > >
> > > > It has not built itself yet, nor have I tested it extensively. Please let me
> > > > know of any problems.
> > > >
> > > > Enjoy.
> > > >
> > > > Todd Whitesel
> > > > toddpw @ best.com