GPM (software)

GPM
GPM
Original author	Alessandro Rubini
Developer	Nico Schottelius
Stable release	1.20.7 / October 26, 2012
Preview release	1.99.7 / July 24, 2008
Written in	C
Operating system	Linux
Type	Mouse
License	GNU General Public License
Website	www.nico.schottelius.org/software/gpm/
Repository	github.com/telmich/gpm ;

GPM ("General Purpose Mouse") software provides support for mouse devices in Linux virtual consoles. It is included in most Linux distributions.

Original authorAlessandro Rubini

DeveloperNico Schottelius

1.20.7 / October 26, 2012

1.99.7 / July 24, 2008

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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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