Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 bluetooth desktop used to work but doesn't now
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bluez (Ubuntu) |
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Undecided
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initramfs-tools (Ubuntu) |
New
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Undecided
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Unassigned |
Bug Description
I've got a logitech cordless desktop MX 5000, which can appear as either a bluetooth device or just a USB hub with two HID devices attached. I installed ubuntu edgy from the beta CD, and the keyboard and mouse just worked. Presumably in HID mode, since I didn't do anything to set it up. Now, with the RC, I booted the live CD, and I can't use my keyboard and mouse. I had to go find a PS/2 keyboard to plug in to do anything. I still see the USB HID devices, but for some reason they don't work. I had to start hidd and connect to the mouse and keyboard before they would work. However, this is a big problem for anyone without a wired keyboard sitting around. I don't know why these devices didn't work in their USB HID mode. This is probably something that should be looked into so people with bluetooth keyboards can install ubuntu.
I filed this under the kernel package, but it's also possible that bluez has something to do with this too.
Just installed 32bit Kubuntu 6.10 using my Logitech MX 5000 (USB BlueTooth). I used the Alternate installer & the MX 5000 was detected throughout the installation. One first restart keyboard & mouse failed on log in. Borrowed normal PS/2 keyboard & mouse to log in. Opened all repositories & updated (no updates yet) then installed & configured nvidia driver & set up auto login.
Rebooted with MX 5000 keyboard & mouse. KDE desktop came up but no keyboard & mouse. Did notice that BlueTooth icon flashing in KDE Panel when keyboard used or mouse moved. Rebooted using PS/2 keyboard & mouse & went to System Settings -> BlueTooth. Came up with error -> DCOP error when calling services ().
Will install 64bit Kubuntu 6.10 with my MX 5000 using the Alternate installer & see how that goes. Will add to this bug report on completion.
StrayKat