William,
First result: xinput works directly from the live CD. I can list and change properties just like I wanted in the first place. Would you like me to install and test the new packages as well?
$ xinput list-props "Logitech USB Trackball" Device 'Logitech USB Trackball': Device Enabled: 1 Middle Button Emulation: 2 valid values: 0 1 2 Middle Button Timeout: 50 Wheel Emulation: 1 valid values: 1 0 Wheel Emulation X Axis: 0, 0 Wheel Emulation Y Axis: 4, 5 Wheel Emulation Inertia: 10 Wheel Emulation Timeout: 200 Wheel Emulation Button: 4 Drag Lock Buttons: 0
William,
First result: xinput works directly from the live CD. I can list and change properties just like I wanted in the first place. Would you like me to install and test the new packages as well?
$ xinput list-props "Logitech USB Trackball"
Device 'Logitech USB Trackball':
Device Enabled: 1
Middle Button Emulation: 2
valid values: 0 1 2
Middle Button Timeout: 50
Wheel Emulation: 1
valid values: 1 0
Wheel Emulation X Axis: 0, 0
Wheel Emulation Y Axis: 4, 5
Wheel Emulation Inertia: 10
Wheel Emulation Timeout: 200
Wheel Emulation Button: 4
Drag Lock Buttons: 0